The Grotto (National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother)

The Grotto is a cliffside Catholic shrine and botanical garden in Northeast Portland with terraces, pathways, and a cliffside grotto that are frequently photographed for their scenic and contemplative qualities. Visitors commonly post images of the shrine, the viewpoint over the Columbia River basin, and seasonal plantings on social media. The site hosts concerts and events that also generate widely shared online content.