Famous Marian shrines in Spain and Portugal

Famous Marian shrines in Spain and Portugal


Black Madonna of Montserrat (Montserrat), Spain
- Known as **La Moreneta**, this shrine is located in a Benedictine monastery in the Montserrat mountains and is deeply venerated in Catalonia. 1 hour from Barcelona, Spain.

Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima (Fatima), Portugal
- One of the most famous Marian shrines in the world, where Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. Located within the Shrine of Fatima, where the Virgin appeared to the shepherd children.

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (Santiago de Compostela), Spain:
- Primarily dedicated to St. James, it is also significant for Marian devotion in the context of pilgrimage.

Our Lady of Covadonga (Covadonga), Spain
- A shrine in a cave dedicated to **Nuestra Señora de Covadonga**, associated with the Spanish Christians’ victory over the Moors.

Our Lady of the Pilar** (Zaragoza), Spain
- The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pilar, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. James during her lifetime.

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Black Madonna of Montserrat
How to visit Montserrat

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