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Review:
The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes is a stunning Catholic national shrine that showcases one of the oldest replicas of France's Lourdes shrine in America, constructed in the 1870s following the apparition of Mary at Lourdes in 1858.
The shrine, which is devoted to Our Blessed Mother Mary, is a top pilgrimage site for Catholic visitors throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, offering opportunities for meditation and contemplation.
It is located on beautiful forested grounds and showcases gorgeous attractions such as the Grotto of Lourdes Cave, a replica constructed in 1875 offering opportunities for prayer and candle lighting.
Visitors can also explore the shrine's beautiful Mother Teresa Garden, view its 95-foot Pangborn Memorial Campanile tower, or shop at the shrine's visitor center gift shop for religious items and memorabilia.
16330 Grotto Rd, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, Phone: 301-447-5318
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