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About the Basilica of the Assumption in Aglona, Latvia:

The Basilica of the Assumption in Aglona, Latvia is one of the most important Catholic spiritual centers in Latvia. Every year thousands of pilgrims flock to the Basilica on the day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 15 August. It is one of the eight international shrines recognized by the Holy See and its religious events were attended by around 300,000 pilgrims.

In 1980 Basilica of the Assumption celebrated its 200th anniversary, and Pope John Paul II granted it the title of Minor Basiica. In September 1993 he visited the basilica. The Basilica also has the distinction of being an International Shrine, one of only about 100 in the world.

Traveling to Aglona, Latvia and the Basilica of the Assumption:

Address: Ciriša iela 8 Aglona, Aglonas novads, LV-5304

GPS coordinates: 56° 7′ 35.382” N, 27° 0′ 52.5564” E

Tel: + 371 26 596 244

e-mail: aks@aglonasbazilika.lv

Visit the official website of the Basilica of the Assumption in Aglona, Latvia.

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