San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)
Minor Basilica
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
1. Minor Basilica Marker
Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
La ciudad de San Luis Potosí siempre ha sido de tradición Guadalupana. Hacia 1656 existía una ermita dedicada a la Virgen de Guadalupe, cuyos muros aún se pueden observar en la parte trasera de la actual Basílica. En 1737 la ciudad juró a la Virgen como Patrona de Aguas, Minas y Comercio. En 1772 se comenzó a construir el Santuario a partir del diseño de Felipe Cleere, tesorero de la Real Caja, y se terminó en 1800.
Se dice que el Cura Don Miguel Hidalgo ofició misa aqui. En 1865 fue ocupado por los franceses como cuartel, y más tarde como bodega por el gobierno. En 1871 se rescató y se inició la restauración del altar, consagrándolo en 1903. Más tarde fue elevado al grado de Basílica Menor.
Minor Basilica
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The city of San Luis Potosí has always had a Guadalupana tradition. Around 1656 there was a hermitage dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe, whose walls can still be observed in the back of the current Basilica. In 1737 the city swore to the Virgin as the
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It is said that the priest, Miguel Hidalgo officiated mass here. In 1865 it was occupied by the French as a barracks, and later as a warehouse for the government. In 1871 it was rescued and restoration began on the altar, and was dedicated in 1903. Later it was elevated to the level of Minor Basilica.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1656.
Location. 22° 8.2′ N, 100° 58.25′ W. Marker is in San Luis Potosí. Marker is at the intersection of Camino a Simón Díaz and Calle La Lonja, on the left when traveling north on Camino a Simón Díaz. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Luis Potosí 78000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Miguel Hidalgo at the Basilica de Guadalupe (within shouting distance of this marker); Basilica of Guadalupe (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco I. Madero (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lupe Vélez (approx. one kilometer away); Water Reservoir (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); San Miguelito Square
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
2. Minor Basilica and Marker
A portion of the marker can be seen here to the left.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
3. The original hermitage at the Minor Basilica
As the marker mentions, the original building on the site was a small hermitage. This older portion appears to be a small church where new construction has blocked the original entrance.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
4. A view of the interior of the Minor Basilica
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 19, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
