Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Collegiate Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 29, 2022
1. The Collegiate Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato Marker
La Basilica Colegiata de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato fue construida entre 1671 y 1696.
Con su estilo barroco y neoclásico al exterior, presenta una portada principal constituida por tres organismos; mientras que en su parte interna en forma de cruz latina posee una nave, una cúpula, un crucero, dos campanarios y un altar dorado con la imagen de la virgen de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato.
Su construcción y decoración fue auspiciada por los mineros guanajuatenses. Además de la patrona de la ciudad, la iglesia tiene también imágenes del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, San Ignacio de Loyola y, en la parte superior del altar central, la estatua de Santa Fe de Guanajuato. Su nombre y escultura remiten tanto a la estatua de Santa Fe de Granada, lugar de origen de la imagen, como al titulo fundacional de la urbe noble y leal ciudad de Real de Minas de Santa Fe de Guanajuato.
En su interior sobresalen un órgano tubular, de 1,098 tubos, su brillante tapiz y en el exterior sus grandes torres neoclásicas.
Fotografia: Alan Vega
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The Collegiate Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato was built between 1671 and 1696.
With its baroque and neoclassical style abroad, it has a main cover made up of three organisms; while in its internal part in the form of a Latin cross it has a ship, a dome, a cruise ship, two bell towers and a golden altar with the image of the Virgin of Our Lady of Guanajuato.
Its construction and decoration was sponsored by the Guanajuato miners. In addition to the patron saint of the city, the church also has images of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, San Ignacio de Loyola and, at the top of the central altar, the statue of Santa Fe de Guanajuato. His name and sculpture refer both to the statue of Santa Fe de Granada, place of origin of the image, and to the founding title of the noble and loyal city of Real de Minas de Santa Fe de Guanajuato.
Inside there is a tubular organ of 1,098 tubes, its bright tapestry and outside its large neoclassical towers.
Photo: Alan Vega
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1671.
Location. 21° 0.988′ N, 101° 15.224′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. Marker is at the intersection of Luis González Obregón and Calle Ponciano
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 29, 2022
2. The Collegiate Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato and Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Basilica of Guanajuato (here, next to this marker); Basilica (a few steps from this marker); The Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato (a few steps from this marker); The Royal Bank of Guanajuato (a few steps from this marker); Plaza de la Paz (within shouting distance of this marker); Benito Juárez in Guanajuato (within shouting distance of this marker); The Royal Houses of Guanajuato (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucio Marmolejo (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
