Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
Assisi, Perugia, Umbria, Italy Christianity
The principal shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi and one of Christianity's major pilgrimage destinations.
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Basilica of Saint Clare of Assisi
Assisi, Perugia, Umbria, Italy Christianity
A major Franciscan shrine housing the remains of Saint Clare and the revered San Damiano Crucifix.
Papal Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels
Santa Maria degli Angeli, Assisi, Perugia, Umbria, Italy Christianity
A major Franciscan pilgrimage basilica built around the small Porziuncola chapel central to Saint Francis's life.
Monastery of Saint Benedict – Sacro Speco
Subiaco, Rome, Lazio, Italy Christianity
A major Benedictine sanctuary preserving the cave where Saint Benedict is traditionally believed to have lived as a young hermit.
Basilica of Saint Sebastian Outside the Walls
Rome, Lazio, Italy Christianity
A historic Appian Way pilgrimage basilica above the Catacombs of San Sebastiano.
Pantheon – Basilica of Santa Maria ad Martyres
Rome, Lazio, Italy Christianity
Ancient Rome’s Pantheon, consecrated as the Catholic Basilica of Santa Maria ad Martyres and still used for worship.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Divine Love
Castel di Leva, Rome, Lazio, Italy Christianity
One of Rome’s principal Marian pilgrimage sanctuaries, especially associated with devotional pilgrimages from the city.
Abbey of Monte Cassino
Montecassino, Cassino, Frosinone, Lazio, Italy Christianity
The monastery founded by Saint Benedict in 529, a foundational site in the history of Western monasticism.
Basilica of Saint Mary Major
Rome, Lazio, Italy Christianity
A major papal basilica of Rome and one of Catholicism’s principal Marian shrines.
Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
Rome, Lazio, Italy Christianity
One of Rome’s four major papal basilicas, built over the traditional burial place of Saint Paul.
Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem
Rome, Lazio, Italy Christianity
A major Roman pilgrimage basilica associated with relics traditionally linked to the Passion of Jesus.
Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls
Rome, Lazio, Italy Christianity
An ancient Roman basilica and pilgrimage church built around the veneration of Saint Lawrence.