Zona Centro in Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

The Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 2, 2017

1. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato Marker

Inscription.
La construcción de este templo
se inició en 1671 y se terminó
en 1696; desde esta última fecha hasta
1957 fue Parroquia y a partir de
entonces, Basilica de Nuestra
Señora de Guanajuato.

English translation:
The construction of this temple began in 1671 and was finished in 1696; from this latter date until 1957 it was the Parish Church and then, Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1671.

Location. 21° 0.987′ N, 101° 15.216′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is on Calle Luis González Obregón, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Luis González Obregón 2, Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and in the Bajío.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Basilica (here, next to this marker); The Basilica of Guanajuato (a few steps from this marker); The Collegiate Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato (a few steps from this marker); The Royal Bank of Guanajuato (a few steps from this marker); Benito Juárez in Guanajuato (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Plaza de la Paz (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucio Marmolejo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Royal Houses of Guanajuato (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 2, 2017

2. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato Marker

The markers can be seen to the left of the entryway to the Basilica. The other marker to the right celebrates the 2000 Jubilee Year.

The Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 2, 2017

3. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato

In the foreground is the 1897 Monument to Peace. Its inscription reads: El Estado de Guanajuato a la Paz (English: The State of Guanajuato to Peace).

The interior of The Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 2, 2017

4. The interior of The Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato

A detailed view of the altar of the Basilica image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 2, 2017

5. A detailed view of the altar of the Basilica

The image of the Virgin of Guanajuato, mentioned in the marker text, can be seen in this view above the altar.

The Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, seen from the statue of the Pípila. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018

6. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, seen from the statue of the Pípila.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on October 5, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.