Sanctuary of Our Lady Of The Pilar - Spain
The Basilica of "El Pilar" stands on the right bank of River Ebro It is one of the most important Sanctuaries in the catholic world, according to an ancient tradition, on the night of January 2nd in the year 40 AC " The Virgin Mary arrived in mortal flesh to Zaragoza in order to comfort Apostle James, as he was preaching the Gospel near River Ebro". This fact confirms the Basilica as the first Marian Temple in the world. This huge urban shrine located in the downtown area of Zaragoza is a mandatory stop for anyone who visits the city. The Towers and Domes that shape the exterior view make the Basilica recognizable anywhere. The basilica is visited by millions of people each year., specially significant and moving is the event of the flower offering that takes place every year on October 12th on that day, hundreds of thousands arrived from all over Spain and many other countries to bring flowers to the image. All these flowers are placed together forming a big ...