Grotte Notre-Dame de Lourdes, Religious grotto in Jette, Belgium
The Grotte Notre-Dame de Lourdes is a religious prayer site in Jette with a chapel and devotional spaces. The grounds feature wooded paths, multiple religious statues throughout the area, and an artificial rock formation topped with a large bronze sculpture.
The grotto was founded in 1915 during World War I when Cardinal Mercier commissioned a priest to build it. It was constructed next to an existing chapel as a response to create a devotional space for believers.
The site honors a Marian apparition and draws visitors seeking prayer and contemplation. The paths through the grotto and surrounding wooded grounds are used by many as spaces for personal reflection.
The site is accessible most days and allows visitors to walk freely through the grounds. Parking is available near the entrance, and the paths are suitable for pedestrian visitors.
A large bronze figure of Christ dominates the artificial rock formation and is visible from far away. The artwork was created by a noted Belgian sculptor and serves as the site's most recognizable landmark.
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