Basilica Of The Annunciation

The magnificent basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth is built over the traditional site where the Angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would give birth to The rock-cut grotto that is at the heart of the church is believed to have been the home of Mary.

The basilica was built in 1969 over Crusader and Byzantine remains. It is adorned with mosaics and other representations of Mary donated by Catholic communities the world over, each reflecting its own cultural traditions.