grotto

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At the side of a children's playground, there was a square of lawn with a grotto – a small shrine centred on a statue of Mary.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

The grotto grounds are used today by the church for outdoor events.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025

The church and its grotto survived the fire, though the flames charred homes within two blocks of the structure.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025

Children would build grottos from the shells and pester passers-by for pennies for their efforts, with cries of "Pray remember the grotto!"

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025

She crouches against the wall of the grotto, knapsack in her lap.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr