AttractionOur Lady of Guanajuato Basilica Guanajuato

The construction of the Cathedral Basilica Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato began in 1671 and was completed 25 years later, sponsored by miners in the area. It was upgraded to a Basilica in 1957.

This temple has an impressive Baroque dome that stands out from the rest of the work. The cathedral also houses a virgin that has become the patron and queen of the city.

On August 8, 1557, this virgin was donated by King Carlos I and his son Felipe II to the people of Guanajuato as a form of recognition of its mining success.

The image is a wooden sculpture of the virgin and child, with a embossed silver dais as a base. The temple has three entrances, a belfry with three towers, and another tower of Churrigueresque style.

Part of the church is dedicated to the patron saint of miners, San Nicolas Tolentino.

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