This Basilica is big with a large atrium and a central plaza that welcomes thousands of visitors a year. This church of Doric colonial style was built in 1690 and in its interior is the image of the Virgin of Zapopan. This is an important religious center of Mexico and the main celebration begins on May 20 when the image of the virgin comes to visit different temples in the area to finally return the October 12. This celebration takes place in the middle of a procession of 8 kilometers from the cathedral of Guadalajara to the Basilica and which takes place since 1734.
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The Basilica entranceDoric colonial style churchDozens of believers come together in this churchOn Sunday afternoons, musical bands liven up the atmosphereThe Basilica’s square was recently renovatedThe original towers fell down in 1725, the current ones were completed in 1734
