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.
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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.
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.
Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran
Rome, Lazio, Italy Christianity
The cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome and one of Rome’s four major papal basilicas.
Basilica of St. John, Ephesus
Ayasuluk Hill, Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye Christianity
The monumental Byzantine basilica on Ayasuluk Hill built over a tomb traditionally identified with St. John the Apostle.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken
Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain Christianity
The principal shrine of Valencia’s patroness, Our Lady of the Forsaken, rooted in a historic confraternity devoted to vulnerable people.
Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria
Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain Christianity
The principal Marian sanctuary of the Canary Islands, dedicated to the archipelago’s patroness and a major pilgrimage destination.
Begoña Basilica
Bilbao, Bizkaia, Basque Country, Spain Christianity
Bilbao’s principal Marian basilica, dedicated to Our Lady of Begoña, affectionately known locally as Amatxu.