The Religious City or Shrine of Rocamadour is a Marian city built on the cliffside of the Alzou canyon. on the commune of Rocamadour in the Lot. France. Built in several stages from the 11th century. most of its religious buildings dating back to the 12th century. this city encompasses the access staircase and a forecourt around which are a basilica. a crypt and seven chapels. one of which houses a Virgin 12th century black. It enjoys many protections: it is listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site