die Wallfahrtskirche
Translation
pilgrimage church
Examples
Die Wallfahrtskirche zieht viele Pilger an.
The pilgrimage church attracts many pilgrims.
Wir besuchten eine berühmte Wallfahrtskirche in Bayern.
We visited a famous pilgrimage church in Bavaria.
Grammar Patterns
to visit ((a pilgrimage church)) We visited a famous pilgrimage church.
Similar Words
der Dom (cathedral), das Münster (minster), das Heiligtum (sanctuary)
Etymology
A compound of 'Wallfahrt' (pilgrimage) and 'Kirche' (church). 'Wallfahrt' itself comes from 'wallen' (to wander, roam) and 'Fahrt' (journey).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'journey' (Fahrt) to a holy site, often associated with wandering ('wallen'), leading to a 'church' (Kirche).