Slovenian most popular pilgrimage church, Basilica of the Virgin Mary in Brezje is also a place of peace, love and hope.
Brezje is a typical small village under the Karavanke Alps. But because of the Basilica, it is very well known among Mary's worshipers from around the world.
Some statistics about Brezje:
Elevation of Brezje: 483.4 m (1,586 ft)
Area: 1.5 km2 (0.5792 square mile or 370.7 acres)
Population density: 329 persons per sq km
Population: 493
Number of families: 122
Number of households: 158
Sources of data: 2002 Census of Population, Households and Housing, SORS and Register of Spatial units, SMA. - Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia.
Photo left: The view of Karavanke Alps from Dovje: Mojstrana mountain in front and Triglav (Three Heads) - the highest point (2864m - 9396 feet) in Slovenia - in the background
Photo left: Lake Bled and Karavanke Alps, Slovenia
Photo below: Jesus - Brezje, Slovenia with Karavanke Alps in the background
Some statistics about Brezje:
Elevation of Brezje: 483.4 m (1,586 ft)
Area: 1.5 km2 (0.5792 square mile or 370.7 acres)
Population density: 329 persons per sq km
Population: 493
Number of families: 122
Number of households: 158
Sources of data: 2002 Census of Population, Households and Housing, SORS and Register of Spatial units, SMA. - Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia.
Photo left: The view of Karavanke Alps from Dovje: Mojstrana mountain in front and Triglav (Three Heads) - the highest point (2864m - 9396 feet) in Slovenia - in the background
Photo left: Lake Bled and Karavanke Alps, Slovenia
Photo below: Jesus - Brezje, Slovenia with Karavanke Alps in the background
Basilica of the Virgin Mary, side view
Basilica of the Virgin Mary in winter
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Where is Brezje
Photo above: Map of Slovenia (Source: Wikimedia)
Brezje is easily accessible by car from several European (capital) cities:
* Ljubljana, Slovenia - 37.3 miles
* Vienna, Austria - 160.2 miles
* Venice, Italy - 192.9 miles
* Bratislava, Slovakia - 193.6 miles
* Brno, Czech Republic - 228.0 miles
Photo below:: Slovenia landscape (Source: Wikimedia)
Photo below: Worshipers inside the Basilica (Source: Wikimedia)
Photo below: Worshipers outside the Basilica (Source: Wikimedia)
Brezje and Pope John Paul II
Photo: Monument of Pope John Paul II Mario Succurro Dionysiuskerk Middenweg Heerhugowaard in Jasna Góra Monastery (Czestochowa, Poland)This popular pilgrim destination with the painting of Mary inside the chapel became way too small in 1889. Many prayers in front of "Slovenian Queen" Mary's painting were answered since 1863 and more and more pilgrims were coming to Brezje - from everywhere.
That's when the expansion of the church became crucial. The building was then rebuilt to today's size and image, and consecrated in 1900.
In 1988 this church received a praising title "basilica" from Pope John Paul II and he visited Brezje in 1996.
Throughout the holly year of 2000, full indulgences were given in basilica of St. Vid, Brezje.
President and Mrs. Reagan meet Pope John Paul II, The Vatican, Rome, 1982.
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- Ruth Read Ruth Read Jun 1, 2009 @ 1:28 am
- This country is beautiful! I was blown away. It must be something to live with this view every day. I would like to travel there.
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- JenOfChicago JenOfChicago Apr 10, 2009 @ 4:04 pm
- Beautiful photos
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- ChristiannaGarrett-Martin ChristiannaGarrett-Martin Nov 25, 2008 @ 5:15 pm
- Such a beautiful place and building! Lovely lens thank you :)
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Nov 11, 2008 @ 3:48 pm
- Beautiful lens. The pictures show off the architecture nicely.
I would love to visit Slovenia one day.
Lizzy
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Nov 11, 2008 @ 12:24 pm
- Beautiful lens... Welcome to All Things Travel.
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- ShawnsBidness ShawnsBidness Nov 6, 2008 @ 10:48 pm
- What lovely photos! I've never seen the statue of Jesus before. It is gorgeous. 5 Stars!
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Nov 5, 2008 @ 4:58 pm
- Ah, a beautiful lens! You have done an amazing job with all the lenses that I've visited today. I'm quite impressed. Welcome to the Everything Eastern European group.
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- I love seeing such beautiful architecture and reading of foreign places.
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- The Karavanke Alps are beautiful! I'd like to see pictures of those on this lens.
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- The Karavanke Alps are beautiful! I'd like to see pictures of those on this lens.
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