Basilica of Lourdes

Marian shrine with a Lourdes grotto replica in central Santiago — a tranquil place of devotion in a neo-Gothic basilica.

In the heart of Santiago, a faithful replica of the Lourdes Grotto stands beside a minor basilica dedicated to Mary as she appeared in 1858 southern France — launching a worldwide pilgrimage tradition that still draws millions each year. This Chilean sanctuary mirrors that spirit: quiet candlelit prayer at the grotto, solemn liturgies in the neo-Gothic nave, and a steady stream of pilgrims who come to ask for intercession or give thanks. Designated a Basilica minor by the Vatican, the church is one of the city's most intimate sacred spaces — a contemplative pause in the midst of a busy metropolis.