Marienbasilikas
Marienbasilikas are churches in the Catholic tradition that have been granted the honorary title of basilica by the Pope and are dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The designation of basilica is a sign of distinction, not a separate rite or order of church. There are numerous Marienbasilikas located throughout the world, often serving as significant pilgrimage sites or centers of Marian devotion.
The title of basilica is conferred upon churches that possess particular importance due to their historical