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What river runs through Lourdes?
The river Gave de Pau runs through Lourdes.
What is the lake at Lourdes called where Bernadette saw visions of the Virgin Mary?
The Lake of Lourdes is a completely separate place to where St. Bernadette saw the Virgin Mary. She saw her close to the river Gave, in a place that was then known as the Massabielle. When in Lourdes, people do go to the lake of Lourdes, but it is only a tourist attraction for activities and sight seeing, but has nothing to do with the apparitions or the religious aspects of Lourdes.
What else can do at Lourdes?
Outside of all of the things associated with the pilgrimages, there are many other things in and around of Lourdes. The town is at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains and they are a great attraction. People go skiing in them in winter. Gavarnie is a beautiful place near Lourdes. The river that flows through Lourdes is the river Gave, and it rises in Gavarnie. Many people visit Gavarnie. There is also the Lake of Lourdes that people visit, which is close to the town. There is a golf course close to Lourdes and also a rugby stadium.
What is river ganges and Lourdes?
Both are places of pilgrimage. The Ganges is visited by Hindus and Lourdes by Christians.
What is the motto of Lourdes University?
The motto of Lourdes University is 'Discover Your Place'.
How long has Lourdes been a place of pilgrimage?
Pilgrims began going to Lourdes in 1858.
Why is Lourdes A speical place?
Lourdes is in France and is the sight St. Bernadette saw and spoke to the virgin Mary.
What is a Christian place of pilgrimage?
Lourdes, France
Why is a trip to Lourdes different to a holiday?
Going to Lourdes is a pilgrimage, a visit to a holy place. So while on a pilgrimage to Lourdes or any holy place, you would be doing things like say prayers and going to religious services. In Lourdes you would also visit places associated with St. Bernadette.
What is a place of religious pilgrimages for Roman Catholics in France?
Lourdes
What does the Hajj have in common with Lourdes?
The Hajj is a pilgrimage undertaken by Muslims who go to Mecca. Lourdes is a place of pilgrimage for Catholics. Millions of Muslims go each year to Mecca and millions of Catholics go each year to Lourdes.
Does Lourdes have any landmarks?
Yes, there are lots of them. There is the basilica, the grotto, the fort, the river Gave and many others.
