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Places of pilgrimage in Spain – Zaragoza

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HISTORY For many centuries, Zaragoza has been an important trade hub. The city has also been a place of pilgrimage for a very long time. Furthermore, the city has a turbulent history. One legend tells of…

Places of pilgrimage in Spain – Toledo

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HISTORY In the 7th century, Mary appeared in Toledo in a church. This happened on the site where the cathedral was later built. Our Lady appears to the archbishop…

Pilgrimage Sites in Spain – Tarazona

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HISTORY Tarazona has a history spanning over 2,000 years, with changing rule by various powers. The veneration of Mary gained great significance in the 17th century. This happened through the…

Places of pilgrimage in Spain – Guadalupe

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HISTORY A legend from around 1300 forms the basis of the pilgrimage site of Guadalupe. The story is about a shepherd, who in 1743, was named Gil Cordero de Santa Maria…

Places of pilgrimage in Spain– Garabandal

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HISTORY San Sebastián de Garabandal lies to the southwest of the port city of Santander in northern Spain, approximately 600 metres above sea level. The inhabitants of San…

Places of pilgrimage in Spain – Cubas de la Sagra

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HISTORY In 1449, there were apparitions of Our Lady to the 12-year-old girl Inés Martínez Sánchez, who was of humble origin and helped her parents by herding pigs. In total…

Places of pilgrimage in Spain – Covadonga

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HISTORY The name Covadonga means “Grotto of Our Lady”. Originally, the name comes from the Latin “Cova Dominica”. In Spanish, it is “Cueva de la Señora”. The Sanctuary of Covadonga...

Places of pilgrimage in Spain – Arantzazu

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HISTORY In the north of Spain lies the Sanctuary of Arantzazu (Arantzazuko Santutegia). A legend tells… In 1469, the shepherd Rodrigo de Balanzategui (Rodrigo de Baltzategi) has a vision of…

Places of pilgrimage in Spain – Acebo

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HISTORY In the Spanish town of Acebo, you'll find the Santuario de la Virgen del Acebo/Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Acebo. The name Acebo means holly. Here, then, is the Sanctuary of…

Pilgrimage sites in France – Valenciennes

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HISTORY In the year 1008, a contagious plague afflicted the region. It was an epidemic that claimed many lives. Within days, there were 8,000 victims. The inhabitants of Valenciennes…