Tradition guide
Roman Catholicism
22 sacred sites available through this shared spiritual lineage.
Common site types
Abbey of Saint-Martin-du-Canigou
Casteil, Occitanie, France
Abbey of Saint-Martin-du-Canigou in Casteil, Occitanie, France.
Abbey of Saint-Victor
Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Rising fortress-like above Marseille's ancient harbor, the Abbey of Saint-Victor descends through sixteen centuries of unbroken prayer. The crypt holds one of France's richest collections of early Christian sarcophagi—and a Black Madonna whose February procession draws thousands to receive blessed candles and boat-shaped biscuits, continuing traditions older than anyone can remember.
Alatri acropoli
Alatri, Lazio, Italy
Alatri acropoli is a acropolis of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.72462, 13.34415. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Located in Alatri, Lazio, Italy.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Daurade
Toulouse, Occitanie, France
Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Daurade in Toulouse, Occitanie, France.
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, Patzcuaro
Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, Patzcuaro is a church of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 19.51504, -101.60591. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage. Tradition: Christianity. Associated figure: Virgen de la Salud. Located in Michoacán, Mexico.
Basilica of Our Lady of Ocotlan
Otatitlán, Veracruz, Mexico
Nuestra Senora de Ocotlan, Tlaxcala is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 18.17700, -96.03310. Located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Basilica of Our Lady of Remedies, Naucalpan de Juarez
Naucalpan de Juárez, State of Mexico, Mexico
Basilica of Our Lady of Remedies, Naucalpan de Juarez is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 19.47222, -99.25127. Located in Ciudad Satélite, Estado de México, Mexico.
Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan, Guadalajara
Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan, Guadalajara is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 20.72118, -103.39244. Located in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
Basilica of Sainte-Therese of Lisieux
Lisieux, Normandy, France
Two million visitors arrive each year at Lisieux to encounter Saint Thérèse—a Carmelite nun who died at 24 and revolutionized Catholic spirituality. Her 'Little Way' teaches that holiness comes through small acts of love. The basilica's Art Deco mosaics tell her story; her relics anchor it. This is France's second-largest pilgrimage site after Lourdes.
Black Madonna of Guingamp
Guingamp, Bretagne, France
Black Madonna of Guingamp in Guingamp, Bretagne, France.
Chapelle de Picpus in Paris
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Chapelle de Picpus in Paris in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bonne Délivrance
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bonne Délivrance in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France.
Church of Our Lady of Good Repos
Montfavet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
In the village of Montfavet, outside Avignon, a Gothic church carries the name its cardinal founder chose in 1341: Notre-Dame de Bon Repos, Our Lady of Good Rest. Built during the Avignon Papacy as both monastery and burial place, the church preserves a 14th-century statue of the Virgin and figured corbels depicting human virtues and vices. Less touristed than Avignon's famous sites, it offers encounter with medieval devotion.
Eglise Notre-Dame de Pontoise
Pontoise, Île-de-France, France
Eglise Notre-Dame de Pontoise in Pontoise, Île-de-France, France.
Our Lady of Good Deliverance, Paris
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France
Our Lady of Good Deliverance, Paris in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France.
Our Lady of Peace, Paris
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Our Lady of Peace, Paris in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Sanctuary of the Holy Child of Atocha in Plateros
Plateros, Zacatecas, Mexico
Santuario de Plateros is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 23.22913, -102.84069. Located in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico.
Sanctuary of the Lord of Chalma
Chalma, State of Mexico, Mexico
Chalma is a church of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 18.93287, -99.43444. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage. Tradition: Christianity. Associated figure: El Senor de Chalma. Mythological context: Aztec. Chalma may refer to: Located in Estado de México, Mexico.
Sanctuary of the Lord of Sacromonte
Amecameca, State of Mexico, Mexico
Sanctuary of Señor del Sacromonte, Amecameca is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 19.12628, -98.77393. Located in Estado de México, Mexico.
Sanctuary of the Virgin of Candelaria in Tlacotalpan
Tlacotalpan, Veracruz, Mexico
Virgen de la Candelaria, Tlacotalpan is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 18.61240, -95.66086. Located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Tempio di Portuno, Rome, Italy
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Tempio di Portuno, Rome, Italy is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.88924, 12.48092. Located in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
The acropolis of Baalbek
Baalbek, Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon
Baalbek is a ancient city of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 34.00670, 36.20549. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Tradition: Roman; also recognized in Islam, Christianity contexts. Associated figure: Bacchus, Jupiter. Mythological context: Roman Mythology. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Baalbek (; Arabic: بَعْلَبَكّ, romanized: Baʿlabakk; Syriac: ܒܥܠܒܟ) is a city located east of the Litani River in Lebanon s Beqaa Valley, about 67 km (42 mi) northeast of Beirut. It is the capital of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate. In 1998, the city had a population of 82,608. Most of the population consists of Shia Muslims, followed by Sunni Muslims and Christians; in 2017, there was also a large presence of Syrian refugees. Baalbek has a history that dates back at least 11,000 years, encompassing significant periods such as Prehistoric, Canaanite, Hellenistic, and Roman eras. After Alexander the Great conquered the city in 334 BCE, he renamed it Heliopolis (Ἡλιούπολις, Greek for Sun City ). The city flourished under Roman rule. However, it underwent transformations during the Christianization period and the subsequent rise of Islam following the Arab conquest in the 7th century. In later periods, the city was sacked by the Mongols and faced a series of earthquakes, resulting in a decline in importance during the Ottoman and modern periods. In the modern era, Baalbek enjoys economic advantages as a sought-after tourist destination. It is known for the ruins of the Roman temple complex, which includes the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Jupiter, and was inscribed in 1984 as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Other tourist attractions are the Great Umayyad Mosque, the Baalbek International Festival, the mausoleum of Sit Khawla, and a Roman quarry site named Hajar al-Hibla. Baalbek s tourism sector has encountered challenges due to conflicts in Lebanon, particularly the 1975–1990 civil war, the ongoing Syrian civil war since 2011, and the Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present). Baalbek is considered to be part of Hezbollah group s heartland and is known to be their political stronghold. During the Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon (1982–2000), the group managed to overpower the Lebanese army in Baalbek and gain control of the city. The settlement was subsequently used as a base to recruit and train men for attacks against Israeli forces. Hezbollah continues to hold significant political influence and popular support in Baalbek. In the 2022 Lebanese general election the Amal-Hezbollah list won 9 out of 10 seats in the Baalbek-Hermel Governorate. Israel has conducted numerous airstrikes and raids against military and civilian targets in the Baalbek area in the past decades. For instance, in 2006 during the Operation Sharp and Smooth, Israeli commandos raided a hospital and bombed multiple houses, killing two Hezbollah fighters and at least eleven civilians. In 2024, during the Israel–Hezbollah conflict, Israel sent forced displacement calls for the entire city. Shortly after, Israeli airstrikes killed 19 people, including 8 women. Located in بعلبك, محافظة بعلبك الهرمل, لبنان.