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01-MAR-2009

THE LORETA

Prague - Czech Republic

The Loreta is a holy shrine and pilgrimage place, named after the place in Italy where the Casa Santa is situated. According to legend, this is the holy house where the Virgin Mary used to live in Nazareth and it was transported to Italy by angels in 13th century. Many holy shrines were built in its likeness around Europe. The Prague Loreta shrine in Hradcany is one of them, and was consecrated in 1631.
Unfortunately, we visited this on a Monday.....the day it is closed to the public. So unable to se inside this complex....will be somewhere to see on next trip, but never on a Monday!

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