The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City is one of the most significant Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, attracting millions of visitors annually. Located on Tepeyac Hill, the basilica honors the Virgin of Guadalupe, who is believed to have appeared to Saint Juan Diego in 1531. According to tradition, the Virgin instructed him to build a shrine in her honor, leaving her image miraculously imprinted on his tilma (cloak) as proof.
The modern basilica, designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, was completed in 1976 to accommodate large crowds and protect the original tilma, which is displayed prominently behind the main altar. The circular design ensures that the image is visible from anywhere inside. The basilica complex also includes the old basilica, the Capilla del Cerrito (Chapel on the Hill), and other chapels and gardens.
The site is central to Mexican identity and faith, blending Catholic and indigenous traditions. December 12, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, is a particularly important celebration, drawing millions of pilgrims from around the globe.
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Fray Juan de Zumárraga No. 2, Villa Gustavo A. Madero, CDMX, México - Web
https://virgendeguadalupe.org.mx/ - Visiting Hours
Every day from 6:00 to 20:00 - What to see
Tilma of Guadalupe
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