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Basílica Nuestra Señora Del Valle
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Basílica Nuestra Señora Del Valle
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The basilica features the "Virgin of the Valley," an image of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. Pilgrims from Venezuela and around the world come to pay her homage.
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  • 𝓛𝓲𝓵𝓵𝔂 🔆
    Czech Republic10,553 contributions
    Půvabná bazilika na Margaritě
    Kouzelné místo k návštěvě při poznávání ostrova Margarita, ukryté mezi kopci, porostlými bujnou tropickou vegetací. Věže baziliky jsou bohatě zdobeny křehkými detaily v zářivě bílé barvě. Za slunečného dne, ve kterém jsme ji navštívili, vypadala opravdu velmi působivě. Toto posvátné místo je hojně navštěvováno občany Venezuely. Interiér kostela je vyzdoben barevnými vitrážemi s výjevy Panny Marie Margaritské. V okolí baziliky je spousta stánků s řemeslnými výrobky, suvenýry a s nabídkou místních pochoutek a nápojů. Doporučujeme navštívit, pokud jste na Margaritě. Nezapomeňte na vhodné oblečení.
    Traveled with family
    Written June 20, 2016
  • argenis rafael b
    4 contributions
    Soy el Artista que hizo el mural de la Virgen que ustedes muestran en esta pagina
    Artista Argenis Borrero hijo de Juan Moreno nacido en la Isla de Coche. Yo nací en Caracas, el mural de la Virgen del Valle lo hicimos en el año 2006 mi Hermano Juan borrero y Yo.esa Obra es una deuda que teníamos Con la Virger del Valle por un milagro que le hizo a mi Hermano y mi Abuela Lina Moreno fue la que pidío la promesa y no pudo pagarla por que murío ,el mural esta hecho con la técnica del mosaico con recorte de ceramica convencionales
    Traveled with family
    Written November 30, 2018
  • TriniSuperBoy
    Jamaica51 contributions
    Wonderful Religious/Spiritual Attraction
    This is a wonderful place. You can buy flowers for the virgin and offer it. You can light candles. There are a lot of people selling souvenirs for the church. There is a food court nearly, on the compound. The empanadas, cachatas etc are really nice and the food area is clean.
    Traveled with family
    Written September 1, 2014
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Luis V
Buenos Aires, Argentina29 contributions
Amazing spiritual place
Nov 2016
One of Venezuela's top religious spots. You can buy flowers to leave to the virgin. In November in the anniversary of the Virgen del Valle there's a beautiful celebration with fireworks and religious singin.
Written December 20, 2016
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K. Folami
Caribbean49 contributions
Catholic church
Aug 2015 • Solo
I visited the church got some hand bands,souvenirs.It was clean ,and beautiful. They had many little things you can buy outside the church.Catholics will enjoy this lovely church.
Written November 10, 2015
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Linda A
Bryan, TX69 contributions
its a must see when you are in the island.
Nov 2012 • Family
It shows the culture of the "margariteños" or people from Margarita Island. .The place is super full of people. You will find many places to buy souveniers and little statues of the virgin.
When you go into the church it self, make sure you are dressed propperly, otherwise people might fell ofended.
Its a very hot place to go, so i encourage you to wear something confortable and at the same time suitable for church.
Written January 24, 2013
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Pedro de Pedra
Rotterdam, The Netherlands1,098 contributions
Must-go for Venezuelans, not really for foreigners
Jul 2012 • Family
The Virgen del Valle is probably the most worshipped patron of Venezuela. She is especially important in the eastern part of Venezuela and with all things maritime like navy, sailors, and fishermen. So almost all Venezuelans that visit Isla Margarita will visit to this church to pay tribute at least once in their lives. It can get very crowded, especially on weekends and national holidays. But to be honest, for foreigners there is not much reason to visit this place, because the church and surroundings are not very attractive from a historic or architectural point of view.
Written July 8, 2012
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connie f
Bridgetown, Barbados16 contributions
Just Peaceful
Aug 2018 • Family
We visited the Church while on a historic tour around the island August 2018...the church and surroundings are well maintained ..the interior was so beautiful..with stained colourful windows , images of Mary,Jesus the cross and other `holy` images gave you such a peaceful serene feeling...encouraged you to stop and reflect /pray...on the outside were handicraft/jewelry vendors with such beautiful well made items ...made you feel like choosing all...would like to visit again soon.
Written March 27, 2019
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Almera101
Rio Claro, Trinidad256 contributions
Beautifully serene
May 2016 • Friends
Beautiful, well maintained, historic place of worship.
Please place this on your "To Do" list for Margarita. The church is really grand and a site to behold. The museum is well worth the visit.
Please respect the "No Photos" in the treasure room!
Written August 12, 2016
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Eli L
Prague, Czech Republic213 contributions
In my bucket list!
Mar 2016 • Couples
Basilica Virgen del Valle is a gothic church located in El Valle del Espíritu Santo town in Margarita Island. The architecture of this sumptuous building is a gem :) This is a mandatory stop to all those catholics who are visiting Margarita. Outside the church, you can find plenty of stalls where locals are selling religious crafts! Its a safe place and there is plenty of security in the surrounding areas.
Written July 24, 2016
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Danielakc
Caracas, Venezuela158 contributions
Nice
May 2016 • Family
It's a good visit to make if you want to understand a little more about the devotion that most Venezuelan people have to this Virgen, the church is small and cozy, in the outside you can find a lot of souvenirs
Written May 10, 2016
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Delfina M
Bakersfield, CA22 contributions
Very simbolic place for catholics in Margarita
Mar 2016 • Family
I'm from Margarita but I'm living in US and I must say, if you visit the island, you must visit "La Virgen del Valle", so you can feel a very important part of the traditions in Venezuela. The faith, that the people have on the Virgin Mary is one of the most symbolic icons on Latin America. If you visit this basilica, you'll find the statue of this virgin where thousands of people use to go to pray and also in the surroundings you'll find a lot traditional objects, handcrafts and you could eat the traditional "empanadas"
Written April 21, 2016
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Mauricio M
Berlin, Germany3 contributions
“Peaceful place”
Dec 2015 • Friends
"This church is beautiful. It was made in honor of La Virgen del Valle who is the protector of the Island and has many devotees. We came to know this place and it was a unique experience, find a nice place in a rural neighborhood, with many sales of typical food (empanadas y arepas) around and several craft shops. People are very friendly. It is a place where you can feel peace."
Written January 15, 2016
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