Express Montserrat tour 4 hour morning tour from Barcelona

Visit Montserrat mountain & abbey with Early Access in small groups

Based on the itinerary provided, here is a list of the **13 Marian shrines** mentioned in Spain and Portugal:

### **Portugal:**
1. **Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima** (Fatima)  
   - One of the most famous Marian shrines in the world, where Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in 1917.

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

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

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

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

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### Additional Marian Sites Referenced on the Tour:
6. **Basilica of Santa Maria del Coro** (San Sebastian)  
   - Dedicated to the patron saint of the city, this basilica has Marian importance within the Basque region.

7. **La Santa Cueva** (Covadonga)  
   - A cave shrine associated with Our Lady of Covadonga, housing the sarcophagus of King Pelayo.

8. **Little Chapel of Apparitions** (Fatima, Portugal)  
   - Located within the Shrine of Fatima, where the Virgin appeared to the shepherd children.

9. **Parish Church of Lourdes** (Lourdes, France, during the journey)  
   - Though in France, this Marian site is visited on the itinerary due to its importance in Marian devotion.

10. **Rosary Basilica** (Lourdes, France)  
    - Another Marian shrine in Lourdes, where pilgrims participate in the Rosary and Torchlight Processions.

11. **Cave of Saint Ignatius** (Manresa, near Montserrat)  
    - While not a Marian shrine itself, the Virgin Mary played a role in Ignatius' conversion and spiritual journey here.

12. **Holy Family Basilica (Sagrada Familia)** (Barcelona)  
    - Though primarily a masterpiece of architecture, this basilica also features Marian elements in its design and iconography.

13. **Gothic Cathedral of Santa Eulalia** (Barcelona)  
    - Includes Marian altars and devotion spaces within the Gothic Quarter.

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