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The Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother
Northeast 85th Avenue
Portland, OR 97220
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“The Grotto” Wcities.com
“The Grotto (National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother)” PlanetWare.com
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 333 attractions in Portland
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Traveller Description: A peaceful garden featuring a replica of Michaelangelo's Pieta.
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Attraction type: Forest, Garden, Religious site
Address: Northeast 85th Avenue Portland, OR 97220
Tel: 503 254 7371
Fax: 503 254 7948

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“An Oasis in the City”
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5 of 5 stars
twocruzin
New Mexico
25 Jun 2009

The Grotto is well worth a visit. If consists of approximately 50 acres on two levels. The lower level is free to visit. It has a gift shop, a chapel, and an outdoor type chapel with the altar set into the cliff face at ground level. There is also a short loop trail. In summer, they do a 10:00 a.m.... more

“A Beautiful Place”
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5 of 5 stars
AlexandriaSteelheart
Oregon
10 Nov 2008

I went to the Grotto as a child every Christmas. If you are Local or here for vacation, if it is around Christmas time, you should make time to go to the Grotto for the Festival of Lights. Whatever religion you may be, it is a beautiful place. It is fun for young and old alike. They have the story... more

“Relaxing”
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4 of 5 stars
StickyGlue62
Spokane, Washington
30 May 2008

This place is nice to wander around and look at the various statues and gardens. While it is a Catholic shrine I'm sure those of other religions would enjoy the beauty of the place which includes various gardens. The Grotto of Our Lady of Our Sorrowful Mother is on the main level and it is free (parking is free as... more

“A beautiful Sanctuary”
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5 of 5 stars
Jenn1
seattle
22 Dec 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

The Grotto is so beautiful to see. It has a Catholic Shrine and botanical garden. The grotto is so beautiful. It also has a glass meditation chapel that is on top of the mountain. Then you can you walk through the botanical garden and look at all the statues of the saints. It is a very peaceful place to visit... more

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The Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother Address

Northeast 85th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220
Tel: 503 254 7371 Fax: 503 254 7948