Lourdes Basilica at Dusk. The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, known widely as the Upper Basilica, was the second of the churches to be completed at Lourdes. It was consecrated in 1876. It is an …More
Lourdes Basilica at Dusk.
The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, known widely as the Upper Basilica, was the second of the churches to be completed at Lourdes. It was consecrated in 1876. It is an impressive, elaborate building in Gothic style, designed by architect Hyppolyte Durand, and on one side seems to emerge directly from the rock of Massabielle (the sanctuary is directly above the Grotto).
Source: Lawrence OP on Flickr
The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, known widely as the Upper Basilica, was the second of the churches to be completed at Lourdes. It was consecrated in 1876. It is an impressive, elaborate building in Gothic style, designed by architect Hyppolyte Durand, and on one side seems to emerge directly from the rock of Massabielle (the sanctuary is directly above the Grotto).
Source: Lawrence OP on Flickr