Pilgrimage at the rock cave of Massabielle in Lourdes (south-western France). This is where the Virgin Mary appeared 18 times to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 and where she discovered a source flowing in the cave possessing miraculous virtues. Statue of the Virgin Mary inside a niche.

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Location: Lourdes, France, Europe
Photo credit: © Duffour / Andia / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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