Basilica of the Virgin of Zapopan

church, Zapopan, Mexico

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The Basilica of the Virgin of Zapopan is a 17th-century church located in Zapopan, a suburb of Guadalajara, Mexico. It is a significant site for annual pilgrimages, drawing visitors to venerate "La Zapopanita," a small icon with a history of local devotion dating back to the 16th century. The basilica is a notable example of religious architecture in Mexico, contributing to the city's cultural and spiritual landscape.1

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The 17th-century Basilica of the Virgin of Zapopan is the site of annual pilgrimages centring on La Zapopanita, a small icon venerated locally since the 16th century. Because of its proximity to Guadalajara, the city is easily accessible by highway, railroad, and air. Pop. (2010) 1,143,168; (2020)…
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The 17th-century Basilica of the Virgin of Zapopan is the site of annual pilgrimages centring on La Zapopanita, a small icon venerated locally since the 16th century. Because of its proximity to Guadalajara, the city is easily accessible by highway, railroad, and air. Pop. (2010) 1,143,168; (2020)…
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