Places to visit in Guadalajara
Architecture

Basilica de la Virgen de Zapopan

Basilica de la Virgen de Zapopan
Architecture

Basilica de la Virgen de Zapopan

Eva Briseño 152, Centro, Zapopan , Jal.. 44250.

Free

Monday through Sunday 07:00 am - 08:00 pm

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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 entrance
The Basilica entrance
Doric colonial style church
Doric colonial style church
Dozens of believers come together in this church
Dozens of believers come together in this church
On Sunday afternoons, musical bands liven up the atmosphere
On Sunday afternoons, musical bands liven up the atmosphere
The Basilica’s square was recently renovated
The Basilica’s square was recently renovated
The original towers fell down in 1725, the current ones were completed in 1734
The original towers fell down in 1725, the current ones were completed in 1734
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Eva Briseño 152, Centro, Zapopan , Jal.. 44250.