Basilica of the Virgin Mary in Brezje, Slovenia

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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.

Three Heads

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

Lake Bled, Karavanke Alps, Slovenia

Photo left: Lake Bled and Karavanke Alps, Slovenia


Jesus



Photo below: Jesus - Brezje, Slovenia with Karavanke Alps in the background

Wikipedia about Brezje 

Basilica of the Virgin Mary, side view

 

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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)

More Photos of Brezje, Slovenia 

Jesus by Iskrivi jezdec

Statue of Jesus - Brezje, Slovenia

Slovenia - Brezje - Marija Pomagaj by N0W1K - kana

Virgin Mary and Jesus, Brezje

 

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 wrote

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.

Reply Posted June 01, 2009

JenOfChicago wrote...

Beautiful photos

ReplyPosted April 10, 2009

DP2727 wrote...

Wonderful photos and I enjoyed the info a lot!

ReplyPosted December 27, 2008

ChristiannaGarrett-Martin wrote...

Such a beautiful place and building! Lovely lens thank you :)

Christianna

ReplyPosted November 25, 2008

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ReplyPosted November 17, 2008

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ReplyPosted November 15, 2008

ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...

Beautiful lens. The pictures show off the architecture nicely.
I would love to visit Slovenia one day.
Lizzy

ReplyPosted November 11, 2008

KimGiancaterino wrote...

Beautiful lens... Welcome to All Things Travel.

ReplyPosted November 11, 2008

ShawnsBidness wrote...

What lovely photos! I've never seen the statue of Jesus before. It is gorgeous. 5 Stars!

ReplyPosted November 06, 2008

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ReplyPosted November 05, 2008

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Priya wrote

I just loved the white mountain pics, I m setting this one on my desktop for few days :)

Reply Posted November 03, 2008

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Beautiful Lens and such gorgeous photos! Lensrolled and faved!

ReplyPosted October 30, 2008

blm03 wrote...

Those churches are awesome!

ReplyPosted October 29, 2008

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Heather in Beautiful BC wrote

I love seeing such beautiful architecture and reading of foreign places.

Reply Posted October 29, 2008

JustJules wrote...

The Karavanke Alps are beautiful! I'd like to see pictures of those on this lens.

ReplyPosted October 29, 2008

JustJules wrote...

The Karavanke Alps are beautiful! I'd like to see pictures of those on this lens.

ReplyPosted October 29, 2008