When was the basilica of guadalupe built

The image of La Virgen is a woman with dark skin with an angel at her feet. Mary stands on a crescent moon and is silhouetted by the rays of the sun — symbols of the Aztec gods. She is also pregnant, signified by the black cord around her waist. While contemporary viewers may see her folded hands as a sign of prayer — this was the Indigenous symbol of gift giving.

This image resonated throughout Mexico and the Americas. Guadalupe shrines shine around the globe. Basilicas There have been a number of Basilicas constructed on the site. The oldest existing chapel is located up the hill. The newest structure opened its doors in and was designed by architect Pedro Ramirez Vasquez, who also created the Azteca Stadium. The image of the Virgin is hung above moving walkways that carry the visitors back and forth in front of it.

Today, the Basilica of Guadalupe draws 1 million people on pilgrimage to La Villa every December and is second only to the Vatican as the most popular Catholic attraction in the world. Transportation — Take the metro line 3 from downtown to Deportivo 18 de Marzo.

You can also catch the microbus on the south side of Reforma, west of the Auditorio Metro. Dates to observe … or avoid — Unless you like big crowds, avoid the church on December 12th when hundreds of thousands of pilgrims visit. In the temple was granted the category of basilica which in Latin means Royal Hall. The Old Basilica, as many other structures in Mexico City, was sinking and in order to preserve this architectural jewel it was decided that a new Basilica was to be constructed.

The old temple was closed to the public from to May The modern basilica, named Basilica of Saint Mary of Guadalupe, was built between and by the architect Pedro Ramirez Vazquez. It is a circular building constructed in such way to allow the cloak to be viewed by those inside. Or take a taxi from your hotel. Do not fear that sickness, nor any other sickness or anguish. Am I not here, who am your Mother?

Are you not under my protection? Am I not your health? Are you not happily within my fold? What else do you wish? Do not grieve nor be disturbed by anything.