The Maria Grotto in Oetingen, a sub-municipality of Gooik in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, is an artificial cave located on the corner of Kasteelstraat and Kerstraat. This cave, …
The Mariagrot is an artificial cave located on the corner of Kasteelstraat and Kerstraat in Oetingen, a sub-municipality of Gooik in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The cave is indicated on the inventory of Immovable Heritage as established architectural heritage.[1][2]
This grotto dates from 1871 and is therefore one of the oldest Lourdes grottoes in Flanders. It was built by Baroness Maria Peers de Nieuwburgh in response to her devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her country house also bears witness to this devotion by placing a relatively large statue of Mary on the front facade. The grotto was restored in both 1976 and 1993.