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

Basilica

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 2, 2017

1. Basilica Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Basílica
La antigua parroquia y ahora Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato, edificada entre l671 y l696, es uno de los monumentos ejemplares del barroco manierista del siglo XVII. En el último año citado se trasladó a esta Basílica la Imagen de la Virgen de Guanajuato, donde aún permanece. Anteriormente se veneraba en el llamado templo de los Hospitales. La forma del templo es de cruz latina con una amplia sacristía en la parte trasera. El campanario de la torre derecha se distingue por su estilo churrigueresco. Sobresale también el cubo de su reloi, añadido en el siglo XVIII. A los costados de la entrada principal se encuentran dos capillitas de estilo neoclásico. La imagen española de la Virgen de Guanajuato, cuenta la tradición, fue donada por Carlos I y su hijo Felipe II. En el siglo XIX, se perdieron los tres retablos barrocos, en cuyo sitio fueron colocados otros de estilo neoclásico, sin embargo, el retablo central conserva el baldaquín que guardaba la antigua imagen de la Virgen de Guanajuato.

English:
Basilica
The ancient Parish Church, built between 1671 and 1696, and

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now known as the Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato is one of the outstanding monuments of the Manieristic Baroque of the XVIIth Century. In the last mentioned year the image of the Virgin of Guanajuato was transferred to this Basilica, where it still remains. Previously it was venerated in the so-called Hospital Church. The form of this Basilica is a Latin cross with a spacious sacristy in the backside. The right-hand bell tower is characterized by its Churriguerestic style. Likewise, the clock's cube stands out. It was added in the XVIIIth Century. On the sides of the main entrance you can find two chapels in neo-classic style. As tradition has it, Charles I and his son Phillip II donated the Spanish image of the Virgin of Guanajuato. In the XIXth Century the three baroque altarpieces were lost and they were replaced by others of the neo-classic style, however, the central altarpiece still keeps the baldaquin that sheltered the old image of our Lady of Guanajuato.

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

Location. 21° 0.99′ N, 101° 15.218′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is at the intersection of Calle Ponciano Aguilar and Luis González Obregón, on the left when traveling west on Calle Ponciano

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 29, 2022

2. Basilica Marker

The marker is showing signs of wear from exposure to the elements.

Aguilar. 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: The Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato (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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza de la Paz (within shouting distance of this marker); Benito Juárez in Guanajuato (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

3. Basilica Marker

The marker is to the left of the main entrance to the Basilica.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.