Grotto of the Redemption

West Bend, IA · Miscellaneous

Grotto of the Redemption This sacred site was constructed over a 42-year period, beginning in 1912, using semiprecious stones from every state in the U.S. and every world region. The Christmas Chapel contains a 300-lb. amethyst, and Bethlehem Cave contains 65 tons of petrified wood. The spiritual place has tons of statues depicting the life of Jesus, and is said to be so heavy that its foundation is 20 feet underground. The Grotto is estimated in value at over $4 million. Over 100,000 people visit the Grotto every year.

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Address
300 N Broadway Ave
West Bend, IA 50597
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GPS
42.9641897, -94.4450974
County
Palo Alto County, Iowa
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Is Grotto of the Redemption really haunted?
Visitors rate Grotto of the Redemption at 29.7 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 23 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Grotto of the Redemption located?
The address is 300 N Broadway Ave, West Bend, IA 50597. GPS coordinates: 42.9641897, -94.4450974.
What kind of haunted place is Grotto of the Redemption?
Grotto of the Redemption is listed under Miscellaneous in our Iowa section.
What is the nearest town to Grotto of the Redemption?
West Bend, IA is the closest town, about 0.5 miles away, with Ottosen (5.8 mi.) and Rodman (6.2 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (23)

  • Angela |

    I do some professional photography and captured some photos inside the church adjacent to the Grotto. On several of the photos, there is a large dark shadow, which we cannot explain. I did not have my finger over the lens or any other obstruction and no one was casting a shadow as we moved and it did not go away. The shadows showed in photos in several areas inside the church. We felt a dark presence there.

    • Dana Mayer |

      Recectly Visited the Grotto of the Redemption at night to avoid the crowds. That place is super awesome!! Indeed it does have some weird energy surrounding that land! My friend & I were the only 2 people there, I had the creeps!! Felt like I was being watched, followed, saw many things moving around out of the corner of my eye & weird shadows showed up in every pic!! U want to get the creeps.....Visit this place at night

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  • Michael |

    Lived up in Luverne, Iowa about 20 years ago. While I lived there met a woman who had taken a bunch of pictures at the Grotto. In a lot of the photos there were ghostlike 3 dimensional images of stuff like the virgin Mary just as an example. I do not believe there is anything bad there at all. Never got the chance to go, but someday Ill return and hope to snap some photos like hers.

  • hey |

    There is nothing such paranormal here. I visited here on the way back from ISU about two weeks ago.

  • Vicky Brenner |

    Wow! Just stumbled onto this post & now realize why I felt so uncomfortable when I visited the Grotto many years ago. The hair on the back of my neck is standing up right now just thinking about how I felt. I couldn't wait to get away, but was afraid to say anything with the people I was with because I thoughtbthey wouldn't understand. Beyond creepy.

  • Dana Mayer |

    Recectly Visited the Grotto of the Redemption at night to avoid the crowds. That place is super awesome!! Indeed it does have some weird energy surrounding that land! My friend & I were the only 2 people there, I had the creeps!! Felt like I was being watched, followed, saw many things moving around out of the corner of my eye & weird shadows showed up in every pic!! U want to get the creeps.....Visit this place at night

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