The heart of Lourdes is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, a significant Catholic pilgrimage site. The Sanctuary complex includes the Grotto of Massabielle, where the Marian apparitions are said to have occurred, and several impressive basilicas that welcome millions of pilgrims each year. It is known for alleged miraculous healings and its spiritual atmosphere. Pilgrims engage in religious rituals and find solace in faith as they explore the sanctuary and its surroundings in the Pyrenees.
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