Accommodation Lurdská jaskyňa Marianka

The pilgrimage site Lurdská jaskyňa Marianka is located in the eponymous village of Marianka, near the town of Stupava, just 10 kilometers from Bratislava. This peaceful place in Záhorie is part of the pilgrimages in Marianske údolie. Christians from all over the world bring their gratitude and prayer here to the Virgin Mary.

Lourdes caves are built by Christians in honor of the apparition of the Virgin Mary. In 1858, the Virgin Mary appeared to a young girl, Bernadette, in the French town of Lourdes. Since then, smaller and larger caves have been built with a statue of the Virgin Mary and a small girl kneeling at her feet. This imitation of the apparition also enjoys popularity in Slovakia, where there are several dozen Lourdes caves.

Lurdská jaskyňa in Marianka is among the favorite places where Christians can express their respect and humility. Originally, this cave was built at the entrance to the church of Bazilika Marianka in 1906. Later, in 1914, it was relocated to the forested part below the slope of the valley. The parishioner Adolf Slovák played the main role in its construction.

Lurdská jaskyňa serves as a place of worship, which is why the parish of Narodenie Panny Márie in Marianka considered rebuilding this space for a longer time so that it would also be suitable for celebrating holy masses. The idea came from architect Ivan Jarina, who proposed the reconstruction. Access stairs to the cave were constructed. A concrete wall was built here, where all the votive/thanksgiving plaques were placed, and a section was prepared for additional ones to come.

Benches were placed around the cave so that people could rest and pray. They also installed a new statue of the Virgin Mary, because the previous one was destroyed by vandals. The site was consecrated at the Feast of the Holy Trinity by the archbishop in 2018.

Marianka as a pilgrimage location offers other interesting places you can visit in addition to Lurdská jaskyňa. One of them is Křížová cesta (the Stations of the Cross). Life-size statues built in 14 chapels remind us of the Passion of Jesus Christ. Kaplnky siedmich radostí Panny Márie or Kaplnka Svätej Studne are also popular.

Marianka is undoubtedly one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Slovakia. Set out for prayer at this place yourself, or go see other sights in southern Slovakia. We offer you accommodation near Lurdská jaskyňa Marianka or accommodation in Záhorie on our website. Whether you are looking for a peaceful guesthouse or a comfortable apartment, you will surely find your choice with us.

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