Kevelaer, Religious pilgrimage destination in Kleve district, Germany
Located in North Rhine-Westphalia at 20 meters elevation, Kevelaer extends across 100 square kilometers and maintains six distinct village communities.
The town gained prominence in 1641 when merchant Hendrik Busman established a chapel following reported divine instructions to create a pilgrimage site.
The Basilica and Chapel of Mercy welcome over one million visitors annually, maintaining religious traditions through organized processions and ceremonies.
The municipal area features an extensive network of marked paths connecting historical landmarks, parks, and residential districts for walking and cycling.
The Gnadenkapelle houses the original print of Our Lady of Consolation, making Kevelaer the main Catholic pilgrimage center in northwestern Europe.
Location: Kleve
Elevation above the sea: 20 m
Website: https://kevelaer.de
GPS coordinates: 51.58333,6.25000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
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Landschaftsschutzgebiet Die Gebiete Kalbeck, Vorselaer, Grafendonk, Grotendonk, Berberheide, Schravelner Heide, Knappheide, Baalerbruch, Gocher Veen, Weezer Veen, Wember Veen, Hees, Laarbruch
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