Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos
San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico Christianity
A major Marian pilgrimage basilica in Jalisco and the cathedral of the Diocese of San Juan de los Lagos.
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Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan
Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico Christianity
The destination sanctuary of the annual Romería de Zapopan, one of western Mexico's most important Marian pilgrimage traditions.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Villa Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico Christianity
Mexico's principal Guadalupan sanctuary at Tepeyac and a major international Catholic pilgrimage destination.
Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Bari
Bari, Apulia, Italy Christianity
A major international pilgrimage basilica housing relics venerated as those of Saint Nicholas of Myra.
Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia
Aquileia, Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Christianity
A foundational center of early Christianity in the northern Adriatic, famous for its vast late-antique mosaic floor.
Saint Mark’s Basilica
Venice, Veneto, Italy Christianity
Venice's cathedral and a major Christian shrine associated with the relics of Saint Mark the Evangelist.
Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute
Venice, Veneto, Italy Christianity
A monumental Venetian Marian basilica built in fulfillment of a civic vow during the 1630 plague.
Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
Padua, Veneto, Italy Christianity
An international Catholic shrine built around the tomb of Saint Anthony of Padua.
Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna
Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy Christianity
One of the most important surviving Early Christian-Byzantine churches in Europe, renowned for its mosaics.
Basilica of Saint Rita of Cascia
Cascia, Perugia, Umbria, Italy Christianity
An international pilgrimage shrine centered on the tomb and relics of Saint Rita of Cascia.
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.
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.