Lourdesgrot, Religious grotto in Wiemesmeer, Belgium.
The Lourdesgrot is a religious grotto in Zutendaal featuring a white stone statue of Mary dressed in a blue mantle and holding a rosary. The figure stands in a carved stone niche that provides space for prayer and contemplation.
This grotto was built after 1907 when the Catholic church adopted February 11 as an official feast day. It became part of a wave of similar shrines that Belgian craftspeople constructed across the country during this period.
Visitors come here to light candles and say private prayers in a quiet setting. People gather to seek comfort and pause with their personal concerns.
This shrine is located outdoors and can be visited year-round free of charge. Visiting during quiet hours ensures time for undisturbed prayer and reflection.
This grotto was built by Belgian specialists using custom-made art stones and specialized cement mixtures that create a particularly durable material. This traditional craftsmanship shows in the refined surface treatment of the stone cavity.
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