Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe

Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe

Mexico, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

Historic Sites Churches & Cathedrals

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Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, located in Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world. The basilica is dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico. The original basilica and the newer basilica are both architectural marvels, and they attract millions of pilgrims and visitors each year. The basilica's significance lies in its connection to the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Juan Diego in 1531. Inside, the tilma (cloak) of Juan Diego with the image of the Virgin is displayed. A visit to Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe offers a spiritual and historical experience that resonates with people of all faiths.

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