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Sittard-Geleen

Basilica of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Sittard)

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Basilica of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Sittard)

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Basilica of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Sittard)

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  • Location: Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands

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    September 6, 2023

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    In honor of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, construction of the basilica began around 1875. On May 10, 1883, the church was made a “Basilica Minor” by Pope Leo XIII, the first in the Netherlands.
    Sittard Basilica is definitely worth a visit, not only for its devotion to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, but also because the church is a surviving example of 19th century neo-Gothic architecture.
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    June 8, 2023

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    The church was founded for the purpose of the Sacred Heart Devotion established in Sittard in 1867 and replaced the much too small chapel of the Ursuline Monastery for this …
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    June 8, 2023

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    The Ursuline sisters came to Sittard in 1843 and settled in a former house known as the "Huis op de Berg". This building was built in 1642 by order of …
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    Ursuline Garden – Great Church, Sittard loop from Sittard

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands

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