Places of interest in Spain – Guadalupe

Guadalupe, a village under the province of Extremadura, Spain has been one of the most preferred places by those tourists who want the blessings of Virgin Mary. Apart from the beautiful Church, the village is popular for its beautiful buildings fully whitewashed, narrow roads, beautiful environment and many other cathedrals. This is a village of traditions and miracles.

The star attraction of this little village is the Guadalupe’s monastery. In Spanish language it is also called ‘Monasterio de Santa Maria de Guadalupe’. This monastery has a story behind it. Way back in the year 1325, Virgin Mary ordered a farmer to request the priests to dig for the statue in his field. The villager followed the orders and the priests found a statue of Virgin Mary which was half buried in the field of the farmer. It is believed that this statue had been carved by St Luke. It is also believed that this statue was buried by the priests when Moors attacked the province of Seville.

After endorsement by Columbus and the Queen of Isabella, a shrine was built and it became a popular religious place and its fame spread world over. Later, a chapel was also built where the statue was kept. The chapel is filled with most intricate artifacts never before made. People visit this miracle place not only for the blessings of the Virgin Mary but also to see the beautiful chapel built in traditional Gothic style and the paintings and other sculptures and artifacts.

This is one of the most important religious places not only for the local population but also for those who visit Spain. This is a place of miracles and many of those who have visited this shrine have experienced the miracles. The statue was crowned in 1928. The crown was designed by father Felix Granda.

There are other Churches around this tiny village. As said earlier, the village apart from being a pilgrimage centre is also known for its most beautiful environment and location. Also visit the Town hall building located at the centre of the village. The building is so beautiful that you will certainly love it. As a matter of fact, there are many buildings in and around Guadalupe which are built in typical Gothic architecture.

There are many hotels in and around the village and they offer luxurious stay for the visitors. The restaurants are popular for serving the traditional food and wine. Just visit Guadalupe and have the blessings of Mary Virgin.

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