The Grotto at the University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame is located in the northwest portion of Indiana, United States. A few years ago my family was driving from Chicago to the east coast and we decided to stop at the university to see the campus and some of the famous landmarks there. Right down a hill from the church and looking out on a lake is the grotto, which is carved into the side of a hill, outlined in rocks and filled with burning candles.

It is a very spiritual place and many people, from students to visitors, stop there to say a prayer, light a candle, or just sit on the nearby benches and enjoy the beauty of the site.

It is somewhat hard to describe the feeling that we got being there at the grotto, but it is very powerful and memorable and I really felt a connection to G-d and my faith during the short time that we spent at that location. It is beautiful and I strongly recommend that everyone visit, even if you are not Catholic or religious. It is worth the trip just to have the experience.