Basilica of the Assumption, Aglona

Basilica of the Assumption in Aglona, Latvia is one of the most important Catholic spiritual centers in Latvia. The construction of the present church was started in 1768 and finalized in 1780. It is built in the Italian Baroque style, and is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and consecrated in 1800 by Bishop J. Benislavski. In 1980 Basilica of the Assumption celebrated its 200th anniversary, and Pope John Paul II granted it the title of "Basilica minoris". In September 1993 the same pope visited the basilica.

Basilica of the Assumption, Aglona

Basilica of the Assumption in Aglona, Latvia is one of the most important Catholic spiritual centers in Latvia. The construction of the present church was started in 1768 and finalized in 1780. It is built in the Italian Baroque style, and is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and consecrated in 1800 by Bishop J. Benislavski. In 1980 Basilica of the Assumption celebrated its 200th anniversary, and Pope John Paul II granted it the title of "Basilica minoris". In September 1993 the same pope visited the basilica.