Basilica of St. Pius X

Basilica of Saint Pius X
Basilique Saint Pie X (in French)
View along the nave towards the central sanctuary.
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusMinor basilica
Year consecrated1958
Location
LocationFrance Lourdes
Geographic coordinates43°05′50″N 00°03′13″W / 43.09722°N 0.05361°W / 43.09722; -0.05361
Architecture
Architect(s)Pierre Vago, Eugene Freyssinet
TypeChurch
Completed1957
Construction cost$5.6 million
Specifications
Capacity25000
Length191 metres (627 ft)
Width61 metres (200 ft)
Website
Official website

The Basilica of Saint Pius X, informally known as the Underground Basilica, is a Catholic church and minor basilica in the town of Lourdes, France. It is part of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, a major pilgrimage site. The Basilica of St. Pius X is the largest of the sanctuary's churches. It was completed in 1958 in anticipation of the enormous crowds expected in Lourdes for the centenary of the Lourdes apparitions.