Pilgrimage churches were build following the Romanesque-cross plan containing two arms.
pilgrimage churches, Romanesque style churches built along pilgrimage routes.
A pilgrimage church is typically shaped like a cross, but the shapes can vary. Pilgrimage churches are frequently located by the graves of saints and are usually built where a miracle had taken place.
The churches along the Way of the Cross route that are significant for pilgrimage and reflection include the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Church of the Flagellation, and the Church of the Condemnation and Imposition of the Cross.
to accommodate the rising # of visitors
Romanesque, basilica
it added perimeter buildings to house pilgrims
People visiting pilgrimage churches often wanted to walk around the church and observe the architecture. After walking down one side aisle, they would walk in front of the altar to amble down the other side aisle. Oftentimes this was disruptive to an ongoing church service. Ambulatories provide a pathway around the back of the altar for visitors to walk across covertly. Pilgrimage churches usually implemented this design to accommodated the large influx of people they anticipated would be walking through the church.
It depends on the style guide you are following. In general, it is common to italicize the names of churches in written text.
Lalibela, the greatest of the Zagwe kings, returned from pilgrimage in Jerusalem and ordered the construction of the great rock churches of Lasta. He was determined to recreate a 'Zion' in Ethiopia.
The grotto of Massiabielle is in Lourdes. Just above the grotto is one of the churches there, and there are several other churches very close by.
Frederick A. Bisbee has written: 'Why I am a Universalist' -- subject(s): Doctrines, Universalism, Universalist churches 'A California pilgrimage' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Description and travel
There are dozens, if not hundreds of pilgrimage sites worldwide. Some, like the Vatican, are extremely well-known. Others, like local churches and shrines would probably be considered the "least" although, certainly not by those that live there. See the link below for some pilgrimage sites.