Sacred Site
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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Meritxell
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Meritxell in Canillo is Andorra's most sacred national shrine. Dedicated to the patron saint of the principality, the site centers on a 12th-century miraculous Marian apparition under a blooming wild rose in midwinter, and carries the tragic memory of the disastrous 1972 fire that consumed the original medieval sanctuary. This remarkable site represents a major landmark in Pyrenean dark folklore and Andorran cultural heritage, drawing folklore researchers, history enthusiasts, and curious travelers from across the world.