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Approaching the sanctuary of Czestochowa.
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There is a nice tree-lined boulevard and park.
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Jasna Gora, home of our Lady of Czestochowa.
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There is an outdoor altar in front of the Church, at which hundreds attend the mass going on.
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The outside of the chapel which holds the famous image of our lady.
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Entering the sanctuary.
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The main Church.
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The high altar of the main church.
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An image of what the original Our Lady of Czestochowa looks like; however, it is normally covered by many precious jewels.
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The chapel of the image (which isn't seen here).
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The most important pilgrimage site in Poland, thousands come daily to see the image of our lady.
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A zoomed view of the image.
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In the museum, various "outfits" that are put over the painting, covered with jewels and gold.
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Leaving Czestochowa, looking for a place to rest in the train station, what does one find...
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A simple chapel in the train station, and I arrived just in time for benediction.
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