Made of the building blocks glass, copper and natural stone, mainly designed in black and white and inaugurated in 1976. Located right next to the old basilica and also includes a small museum. Particularly striking are the Romanesque arches.

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A replica of the Romanesque Madonna is shown inside.
On May 13, 2014, the shrine was elevated to a minor basilica by Pope Francis.

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The Basilica of Santuari de Meritxell is one of the most important religious places in Andorra because it houses the image of the Virgin of Meritxell, the country's patron saint. …

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