25 Beautiful Religious Towns Around the World To Add To Your Bucket List
22. Knock, Ireland: The Quiet Visionary Shrine
In a quiet corner of County Mayo, Knock is a rural village that became a major Marian shrine after an apparition of the Blessed Mother, St. Joseph, and St. John the Evangelist in 1879. Its "secret" is its humble, uncommercialized nature, preserving a raw sense of faith and spiritual authenticity. Pilgrims visit the apparition gable, the basilica, and participate in healing services. Knock offers a deeply personal and contemplative pilgrimage experience, a haven for quiet devotion away from grander, more ornate religious sites.
