Aguascalientes, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Aguascalientes Cathedral
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019
1. Aguascalientes Cathedral Marker
Estilo (fachada) Barroco salomonico
Construccion: de 1704 a 1738
Auspiciada por: Sres. Curas Antonio Flores de Acevedo · Juan de Larrea · Miguel Mauza de Zuñiga y Manuel Colon de Larreategui sucesivamente
Maestros constructores: Juan Garcia – Joaquin Rodriguez – Manuel El Rigo
1ª Torre: 1764
2ª Torre: 1948
Sede de la Diocesis desde: 1899
Elevada al rango de Basilica menor por S.S. Pio XII en 1949
Instituto Cultural de Aguascalientes
(1986)
Basilica Cathedral
Style of the facade: Salomonic Baroque
Construction: from 1704 to 1738
Sponsored by: Fathers Antonio Flores de Acevedo · Juan de Larrea · Miguel Mauza de Zuñiga and Manuel Colon de Larreategui, successively
Master builders: Juan García - Joaquín Rodríguez - Manuel El Rigo
1st Tower: 1764
2nd Tower: 1948
Headquarters of the Diocese since: 1899
Elevated to the rank of Minor Basilica by HH Pius XII in 1949
Cultural Institute of Aguascalientes
(1986)
Erected 1986 by Instituto Cultural de Aguascalientes.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1704.
Location. 21° 52.843′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America and the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Morelos Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); First Construction of the Villa of Aguascalientes (within shouting distance of this marker); José María Chávez Alonso (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); General Eulalio Gutiérrez (about 120 meters away); The Ex-Pious School or School of Christ (about 180 meters away); El Parian (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Aguascalientes Independence Heroes (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Benito Juárez (approx. 1.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aguascalientes.
Also see . . . The Aguascalientes Cathedral.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019
2. An additional Aguascalientes Cathedral Marker
This very small and simple additional marker is found on the atrium entryway gate.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019
3. Aguascalientes Cathedral and Marker
The marker can be partially seen to the right of the main entrance to the cathedral.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019
4. Aguascalientes Cathedral
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019
5. Aguascalientes Cathedral
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 370 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
