The Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes is a prominent Catholic shrine located in Lourdes, France. It was built in the 19th century to honor the Virgin Mary, who is believed to have appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. The basilica features stunning architecture, including a grand dome and intricate stained glass windows, attracting millions of pilgrims each year. The site is renowned for its healing waters, which many visitors believe possess miraculous properties. The basilica complex includes several chapels and the Grotto of Massabielle, where the apparitions occurred. This sacred place serves as a center for faith, hope, and healing for people from around the world.