Basilica de Luján

The Basilica de Luján is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Argentina. Located in the province of Buenos Aires, the impressive basilica attracts pilgrims from all over the country and is an important center of devotion for Argentines. The stunning building is dedicated to the patron saint of Argentina, Nuestra Señora de Luján, and is the most visited shrine in the country. The shrine was constructed in a Hispanic-American style in 1935, and the original structure is a copy of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Caracas, Venezuela. Inside, visitors can find a famous statue of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. As of 2017, two annual pilgrimages are held to honor the Virgin: the main procession takes place in May and the other in October. It is believed that pilgrims who make the journey experience miracles of health, relief from suffering, and even financial stability. While photographs are prohibited inside the Basilica, visitors are still able to take in the awe-inspiring grandeur of its architecture and experience the historic atmosphere of devotion at the Shrine.