After admiring the views of the city, be sure to visit the Pyrenean Museum ( Museum Pyrenees ) located within the fortress walls. Its exposition is quite interesting and diverse. It includes rich collections of ethnographic exhibits as well as old many advertising posters. Part of the museum is in the open air. Among its exhibits are mock-ups of ancient buildings, miniature gardens, and mountains. Near the fortress is a very beautiful garden, a walk through which gives a lot of impressions. Besides beautiful landscaping and centuries-old trees, in the garden, you can see several interesting sculptures. An old skier sculpture and the statue of St. Bernadette are hidden among the lush green thickets. It is worth noting that statues of the Virgin Mary and St. Bernadette are found literally at every step in the city, as well as shopping tents selling beautiful flasks for healing water.
Of course, be sure to explore iconic attractions associated with the name of St. Bernadette. In Lourdes, there is an old house where the girl lived. The atmosphere of the past has been fully recreated inside. Nearby is an old school of Bernadette Soubirous, as well as a very interesting wax museum, whose exposition is devoted to religious themes. For many travelers, acquaintance with the city's historic monuments begins with a visit to the railway station, which is another outstanding architectural monument. It rises on a small hill and offers a wonderful panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.
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