Vepric, Marian shrine near Makarska, Croatia.
The Vepric shrine spans across 80,000 square meters of forested hills, featuring a grotto, chapel, outdoor altar, and multiple pathways for religious processions.
Bishop Juraj Caric established the Vepric shrine in 1908, selecting this location for its natural resemblance to the religious site of Lourdes in France.
The shrine functions as a central religious gathering point where multiple masses occur simultaneously in different languages to accommodate international pilgrims.
Visitors can access the shrine throughout the year, with peak pilgrimage dates occurring on February 11, March 25, August 15, and September 7-8.
Natural caves within the shrine complex have been transformed into religious spaces, incorporating the local geological features into the sacred architecture.
GPS coordinates: 43.31514,17.00458
Latest update: March 11, 2025 11:05
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