Sendangsono Lourdes is a pilgrimage place for Catholics, and it is one of the Indonesian Lourdes. It is located on the hillside notch with a unique architectural style. In May and October, this place is visited by pilgrims from all over Indonesia. In addition to praying, the pilgrims can take water from springs located in Sendangsono. They believe that water can cure various diseases.
Sendangsono's name was taken from Sendang and Sono. Sendang means spring, and Sono is the name of the tree. At first, Sendangsono is a stopping point for walkers to Boro. Many people visit Sendangsono because of the spring presence that emerged between 2 Sono trees. Due to the coolness and comfort, the place also used to be imprisoned by many Buddhist clergies to purify themselves. Spiritual values emerged and strengthened in line with the belief based on the legend. The place is inhabited by the Lantamsari Goddess and her son, namely Den Bagus Samijo.
On May 20, 1904, the baptism of 173 residents by Pastor Van Lith using spring water. Since then it has functioned as a place of Catholic pilgrimage until now. Besides, to calm down pray, and treat the beauty of the architectural complex designed by Y.B. Mangunwijaya, he got the Aga Khan Awards.