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UNDERGROUND BASILICA OF ST. PIUS X

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4.8/5
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Les Sanctuaires, Boulevard Rémi-Sempé, 65100Heavy, France Show on map
05.62.42.78.78
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2025
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2025

Underground Basilica of St. Pius X in oval of 201 m by 81 m, decorated with 39 paintings of saints and blessed, and 25 gems

The underground Basilica of St. Pius X impresses with its upside-down ship's hull shape, measuring 201 metres by 81 metres, making it the world's largest sanctuary. With a capacity of 25,000, it was consecrated on March 25, 1958 for the centenary of the Apparitions by the future Pope John XXIII. This architectural and cultural jewel is also adorned with 39 canvases depicting various saints and blesseds, as well as 52 gems.

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Jade S.
Jade S.
Visited in may 2024
Très belle basilique, c’est original de voir sa sous terre.
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rose p.
rose p.
Visited in may 2024
Basilique souterraine, dans le domaine de la grotte Massa bielle Énorme construction en béton,impressionnante par sa superficie,son calme, ne pas manquer les tableaux gemails sur le pourtour de la basilique !!a visiter absolument !!
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Annick C.
Annick C.
Visited in may 2024
Très belle basilique
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Teresa T.
Teresa T.
Visited in may 2024
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Henry B.
Henry B.
Visited in may 2024
Grandiose avec les messes internationales !
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