Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
1. Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud Marker
Catedral que Don Vasco de Quiroga fundó en 1540 sobre una pirámide purépecha; su plan original estaba basado en la catedral de Granada. Funcionó como sede catedralicia hasta 1570, cuando se decidió que Valladolid (Morelia) cumpliera con esta labor. En su mausoleo yacen los restos de Don Vasco de Quiroga y su altar mayor alberga la figura de Nuestra Señora de la Salud.
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Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud
Cathedral founded by Don Vasco de Quiroga in 1540 on a purépecha pyramid, its original plan was based on the Cathedral of Granada. It functioned as see Cathedral until 1570, when was it decided that Morelia Valladolid was going to comply with this task. In its mausoleum housing the remains of Don Vasco de Quiroga and in its altar also houses the figure of Nuestra Señora de la Salud.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1540.
Location. 19° 30.907′ N, 101° 36.388′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. Marker can be reached from Arciga just west of Calle La Paz, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pátzcuaro MIC 61600, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Don Vasco de Quiroga and La Virgen de la Salud (a few steps from this marker); Basilica de María Inmaculada de la Salud (within shouting distance of this marker); Basilica de la Salud (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of the Royal College of San Nicolás Obispo (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pátzcuaro's Spring (about 180 meters away); Centro Cultural Antiguo Colegio Jesuita (about 210 meters away); Palacio Huitzimengari / Casa de las Artesanías (about 240 meters away); Consecration of Michoacán's First Cathedral Altar (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pátzcuaro.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
2. Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud Marker English text
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
3. Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
4. Tomb of Don Vasco de Quiroga inside the basilica
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 6, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
