Places to visit in Guanajuato
Attraction

The Church of Belen

The Church of Belen
Attraction

The Church of Belen

(473) 732 2283.

Av. Benito Juárez 77, Centro, Guanajuato, Gto.. 36000.

Free

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

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The Templo de Belen or the Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, sits in front of the Mercado Juarez.

Bethlemite Monks who came from Guatemala built it as part of an architectural complex which had a cemetery, a school, a group home and gardens.

Today, the temple is the only building which remains, having a Baroque facade and a Gothic style interior.

In its Latin cross plan, we can see beautiful altarpieces made with fine wood imported from Barcelona in the 19th century, as well as oil paintings and passages from the life of the Virgin.

One of the most remarkable characteristics of the Church of Belen is in the vault beneath the main altar that holds about 300 crypts, with the oldest dating back to the late 18th century.

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The Churrigueresque style facade
The Churrigueresque style facade
Also known as the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Also known as the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
The Belen Church Dome seen from the Alhóndiga Museum
The Belen Church Dome seen from the Alhóndiga Museum
Church Dome decorated in a neogothic style
Church Dome decorated in a neogothic style
A sculpture of Christ in a red purple robe in the main nave
A sculpture of Christ in a red purple robe in the main nave
Stained Glass found in the main entrance door
Stained Glass found in the main entrance door
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(473) 732 2283.

Av. Benito Juárez 77, Centro, Guanajuato, Gto.. 36000.