Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting

The Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, also known as the "Chapel of Grace" (German: Gnadenkapelle), is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is the national shrine of Bavaria. As it is known for the many healings which are said to have taken place there, it is one of the most important and most visited pilgrimage destinations in Europe and is sometimes called the "Lourdes of Germany".

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