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Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar

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Zaragoza
,
Spain
,
Europe
Minor Basilica
Europe
✨ Active Pilgrimage Site
🌍 UNESCO World Heritage

40 AD (tradition); current basilica 17th–18th c.

Founded

Baroque

Architectural Style

5 million+

Annual Pilgrims

Architect

About

Spain’s most beloved Marian shrine, where according to tradition the Virgin Mary appeared to St. James the Apostle in 40 AD — making it the oldest Marian shrine in Catholic history.

History & Heritage

Pilgrimage Significance

Scripture Connection

John 19:27 — 'Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!”'

Matthew 16:18
Associated Saints

Our Lady of the Pillar, St. James the Apostle

Relics

Mass Schedule & Visitor Notes

Address

🌐 Official Church Website🗺️ View on Google Maps

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