Basilica of Guadalupe

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Old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe with its gold dome stands beside the modern basilica's broad green roof in Mexico City.

Cupolas with yellow domes of the old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the foreground, with crowds below and the skyline of Mexico City visible in the distance.

The new Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, a large circular church with a green domed roof, stained glass windows, and a prominent cross above the entrance.

The original tilma of Juan Diego with the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe hangs above the high altar at the Guadalupe Basilica, drapery in green, white, and red fabric hangs below.

Interior of the New Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, with suspended lanterns, a glowing golden altar wall, and a large pipe organ.

Our Lady of Guadalupe appearing to Juan Diego

Illustration of Our Lady of Guadalupe with hands folded in prayer, surrounded by golden rays, next to text reading Rooted in Mexico, revered worldwide. A blue button labeled Learn more appears below.

Old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Antigua Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City, featuring a baroque facade with twin towers, a central dome with yellow tiles, and people walking in the plaza.

Basilica of Guadalupe: Media

church, Villa de Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexico

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Old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe with its gold dome stands beside the modern basilica's broad green roof in Mexico City.

Basilica of Guadalupe complex

Together, the Old Basilica (left) and the New Basilica form the Basilica of Guadalupe...

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Cupolas with yellow domes of the old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the foreground, with crowds below and the skyline of Mexico City visible in the distance.

Old Basilica of Guadalupe

The Old Basilica of Guadalupe overlooking Mexico City.

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The new Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, a large circular church with a green domed roof, stained glass windows, and a prominent cross above the entrance.

New Basilica of Guadalupe

The New Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City was completed in 1976 and houses the...

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The original tilma of Juan Diego with the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe hangs above the high altar at the Guadalupe Basilica, drapery in green, white, and red fabric hangs below.

Our Lady of Guadalupe

The original tilma of St. Juan Diego hanging above the high altar of the...

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Interior of the New Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, with suspended lanterns, a glowing golden altar wall, and a large pipe organ.

New Basilica interior

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Our Lady of Guadalupe appearing to Juan Diego

Our Lady of Guadalupe appearing to Juan Diego

Engraving depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe appearing to Juan Diego and the image of...

From Felicidad de Mexico by Luis Becerra Tanco, 1675

Old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Villa de Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexico City.

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The Antigua Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City, featuring a baroque facade with twin towers, a central dome with yellow tiles, and people walking in the plaza.

The Old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Constructed on the site of an earlier 16th-century church, the Old Basilica of Our...

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Interactives

Illustration of Our Lady of Guadalupe with hands folded in prayer, surrounded by golden rays, next to text reading Rooted in Mexico, revered worldwide. A blue button labeled Learn more appears below.

Symbols of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Interactive that outlines the symbols of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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