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| Photo L to R: Antigua Basilica, Capilla del Cerrito, & The Capuchin Nuns' Temple. January 12, 2005. |
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Statue Of Juan Diego Showing Image Of Virgin Mary To Bishop Zumarraga.
Basilica de Guadalupe Mexico City D.F. México. November 20, 2011 
Jardin del Tepeyac or Garden del Tepeyac.
Basilica de Guadalupe. Mexico City D.F. México. November 20, 2011.
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| Statue Of Juan Diego Showing Image Of Virgin Mary To Bishop Zumarraga. Basilica de Guadalupe Mexico City D.F. México. November 20, 2011 |
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| Jardin del Tepeyac or Garden del Tepeyac. Basilica de Guadalupe. Mexico City D.F. México. November 20, 2011. |
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Basilica de Guadalupe:
The very famous Basílica of Guadalupe -- not just another Catholic church, but the central place of worship for Mexico's patron saint and the home of the image responsible for uniting pre-Hispanic Indian mysticism with Catholic beliefs. It is virtually impossible to understand Mexico and its culture without appreciating the national devotion for Our Lady of Guadalupe. The blue-mantled Virgin of Guadalupe is the most revered image in the country, and you will see her countenance wherever you travel.
The Basílica occupies the site where, on December 9, 1531, a poor Indian named Juan Diego saw a vision of a beautiful lady in a blue mantle. The local bishop, Zumarraga, was reluctant to confirm that Juan Diego had indeed seen the Virgin Mary, so he asked the peasant for evidence. Juan Diego saw the vision a second time, on December 12, and when he asked her for proof, she instructed him to collect the roses that began blooming in the rocky soil at his feet. He gathered the flowers in his cloak and returned to the bishop. When he unfurled his cloak, the flowers dropped to the ground and the image of the Virgin was miraculously emblazoned on the rough-hewn cloth. The bishop immediately ordered the building of a church on the spot, and upon its completion, the cloth with the Virgin's image was hung in a place of honor, framed in gold. Since that time, millions of the devout and the curious have come to view the miraculous image that experts, it is said, are at a loss to explain. So heavy was the flow of visitors -- many approached for hundreds of yards on their knees -- that the old church, already fragile, was insufficient to handle them. An audacious New Basílica, designed by Pedro Ramírez Vazquez, the same architect who designed the breathtaking Museo Nacional de Antropología, opened in 1987.
Here is a brief history of the shrines construction. After the original construction the building was expanded in 1561-1575. Then in 1601-1622 a more elaborate shrine was erected. Another, much richer was built in 1695-1709. Today this is called the Antigua Basilica de Guadalupe, or Old Basilica. In about 1750 the shrine got the title of collegiate, with a canonry and choir service being established. It was aggregated to St. John Lateran in 1754; and finally, in 1904 it was created a basilica.
Other structures of the 17th century and 18th century connected with the basilica are a parish church, a convent and church for Capuchin nuns, the Well Chapel, and the Hill Chapel.
The Capilla de Indios, or Chapel of the Indians, is also nearby. It is a house in which it is said that Juan Diego lived after the Virgin's first appearance until his death in 1548. It was built under the direction of Luis Lasso de la Vega, the Vicar of Guadalupe, in about 1649.
The Baroque Chapel of the Pocito (chapel of the little well) was built in the eighteenth century where a miraculous source of water appeared. (It is dry right now). The water of this source was supposed having miraculous powers. The chapel has a dome covered with blue and white tiles (azulejos). The walls are in cut stones, volcanic rocks. Inside, there are several scenes of angels, in pastel colors.
When this Old Basilica (from 1709) became dangerous due to the sinking of its foundations, a modern structure called the New Basilica was built nearby between 1974 and 1976, designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vásquez. It has a circular floorplan and the original image of the Virgin is located high up on one wall, so it can be seen from any point within the building.
An empty crucifix symbolizes Christ's resurrection. The choir is located between the altar and the churchgoers to indicate that it, too, is part of the group of the faithful. Its seven front doors are an allusion to the seven gates of Celestial Jerusalem.
It can accommodate 10,000 worshippers at a time, which is often necessary because a mass is almost always taking place inside.
Waves of pilgrims flood the place year-round, but are especially frequent during the Holy Week and especially the Holy Day of December 12.
The Basilica de Guadalupe is considered by many Catholics to be the holiest place in all of the Americas and it is the most visited sanctuary in Latin America. The basilica may be the second most visited shrine in all the Catholic world, second only to St. Peter's in Rome (The Vatican).
The Mexico City International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México or AICM), also called Benito Juárez International Airport (IATA: MEX, ICAO: MMMX) is the major commercial airport that serves Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. It is also Mexico's and Latin America's busiest airport!
There are many very good hotels and motels in the area, and if you need a place to stay; Priceline.com can arrange that for you. In fact, we think they are the best way to do it!
We have personally, booked flights, hotels, and vacations, through Priceline.com and we can highly recommend them. Their website is very easy to use!
We have some links to Priceline.com on this page, since they can arrange all of your air flights, hotels and car.
We of course, appreciate your use of the advertising on our pages, since it helps us to keep our pages active.
We also have links on this page, that will connect you with several of the best hotels in Mexico City. Hotels that we have personally used!
We could, also suggest getting a hotel, and then letting them arrange for either a car, or a tour of Mexico City. If you call their Concierge Services, ahead of your arrival, all of this can be pre-arranged for you.
We have used this method, many times, when traveling in Mexico. We have found it to be safe and it works!!! We have never experienced a problem, doing it this way!
Capilla del Cerrito, or Chapel On The Hill. Basilica de Guadalupe. November 07, 2012. 
Capilla del Cerrito, or Chapel On The Hill. Basilica de Guadalupe. November 20, 2011. 
Facade Of Capilla del Cerrito, or Chapel On The Hill. Basilica de Guadalupe. September 27, 2009. 
Capilla del Pocito (Chapel of the little well). January 12, 2005. 
Capilla del Pocito (Chapel of the little well). November 20, 2011.
Garden Grounds Fountains. Basilica de Guadalupe. November 20, 2011.
Click On This Photo For A Video Of The Garden Grounds Fountains.
Basilica de Guadalupe. Mexico City D.F. México. 2.0 MB.
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The Capilla de Indios (Chapel Of Indians), Next To Where Juan Diego
Lived From 1531 AD Until He Died In 1548 AD
Painting Inside Antigua Basilica Painting Inside Antigua Basilica 
Pope John Paul II Statue
Inside Antigua Basilica. Pope John Paul II Statue
Outside Antigua Basilica. 
Altar
Inside Antigua Basilica. Juan Diego Statue
Inside Antigua Basilica. 
Hector & Eve
Inside Antigua Basilica. Inside Antigua Basilica. 
Inside Antigua Basilica. Inside Antigua Basilica.
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Underground Parking
For The Basilica To The Basilica 
If Parking Underground
You Must Pass
Through These Stores
To Get To The Basilica. NOTE: There Is Also Parking
On The Outside
On The Streets. 
Exiting The Stores You See This, The Main Patio 
The New Basilica de Guadalupe The Old Basilica de Guadalupe
The "Antigua Basilica" 
Museum Of Basilica de Guadalupe Capilla del Cerrito (Hill Chapel)
Where Juan Diego Saw The Vision 
Original Image From Vision
Inside New Basilica de Guadalupe Copy Of Image From Vision
Inside New Basilica de Guadalupe 
Altar Inside Antigua Basilica Juan Diego Inside Antigua Basilica 
Dome Inside Antigua Basilica Altar Inside Antigua Basilica 
Mechanical Play Of Image Mechanical Play Of Image 
Church Near La Ofrenda Monument Audrey DeLange At
La Ofrenda Monument 
La Ofrenda Monument
Jardin del Tepeyac
Tepeyac Garden La Ofrenda Monument
Jardin del Tepeyac
Tepeyac Garden
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Basilica de Guadalupe: The very famous Basílica of Guadalupe -- not just another Catholic church, but the central place of worship for Mexico's patron saint and the home of the image responsible for uniting pre-Hispanic Indian mysticism with Catholic beliefs. It is virtually impossible to understand Mexico and its culture without appreciating the national devotion for Our Lady of Guadalupe. The blue-mantled Virgin of Guadalupe is the most revered image in the country, and you will see her countenance wherever you travel. The Basílica occupies the site where, on December 9, 1531, a poor Indian named Juan Diego saw a vision of a beautiful lady in a blue mantle. The local bishop, Zumarraga, was reluctant to confirm that Juan Diego had indeed seen the Virgin Mary, so he asked the peasant for evidence. Juan Diego saw the vision a second time, on December 12, and when he asked her for proof, she instructed him to collect the roses that began blooming in the rocky soil at his feet. He gathered the flowers in his cloak and returned to the bishop. When he unfurled his cloak, the flowers dropped to the ground and the image of the Virgin was miraculously emblazoned on the rough-hewn cloth. The bishop immediately ordered the building of a church on the spot, and upon its completion, the cloth with the Virgin's image was hung in a place of honor, framed in gold. Since that time, millions of the devout and the curious have come to view the miraculous image that experts, it is said, are at a loss to explain. So heavy was the flow of visitors -- many approached for hundreds of yards on their knees -- that the old church, already fragile, was insufficient to handle them. An audacious New Basílica, designed by Pedro Ramírez Vazquez, the same architect who designed the breathtaking Museo Nacional de Antropología, opened in 1987. Here is a brief history of the shrines construction. After the original construction the building was expanded in 1561-1575. Then in 1601-1622 a more elaborate shrine was erected. Another, much richer was built in 1695-1709. Today this is called the Antigua Basilica de Guadalupe, or Old Basilica. In about 1750 the shrine got the title of collegiate, with a canonry and choir service being established. It was aggregated to St. John Lateran in 1754; and finally, in 1904 it was created a basilica. Other structures of the 17th century and 18th century connected with the basilica are a parish church, a convent and church for Capuchin nuns, the Well Chapel, and the Hill Chapel. The Capilla de Indios, or Chapel of the Indians, is also nearby. It is a house in which it is said that Juan Diego lived after the Virgin's first appearance until his death in 1548. It was built under the direction of Luis Lasso de la Vega, the Vicar of Guadalupe, in about 1649. The Baroque Chapel of the Pocito (chapel of the little well) was built in the eighteenth century where a miraculous source of water appeared. (It is dry right now). The water of this source was supposed having miraculous powers. The chapel has a dome covered with blue and white tiles (azulejos). The walls are in cut stones, volcanic rocks. Inside, there are several scenes of angels, in pastel colors. When this Old Basilica (from 1709) became dangerous due to the sinking of its foundations, a modern structure called the New Basilica was built nearby between 1974 and 1976, designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vásquez. It has a circular floorplan and the original image of the Virgin is located high up on one wall, so it can be seen from any point within the building. An empty crucifix symbolizes Christ's resurrection. The choir is located between the altar and the churchgoers to indicate that it, too, is part of the group of the faithful. Its seven front doors are an allusion to the seven gates of Celestial Jerusalem. It can accommodate 10,000 worshippers at a time, which is often necessary because a mass is almost always taking place inside. Waves of pilgrims flood the place year-round, but are especially frequent during the Holy Week and especially the Holy Day of December 12. The Basilica de Guadalupe is considered by many Catholics to be the holiest place in all of the Americas and it is the most visited sanctuary in Latin America. The basilica may be the second most visited shrine in all the Catholic world, second only to St. Peter's in Rome (The Vatican).
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The Mexico City International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México or AICM), also called Benito Juárez International Airport (IATA: MEX, ICAO: MMMX) is the major commercial airport that serves Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. It is also Mexico's and Latin America's busiest airport!
There are many very good hotels and motels in the area, and if you need a place to stay; Priceline.com can arrange that for you. In fact, we think they are the best way to do it! We have personally, booked flights, hotels, and vacations, through Priceline.com and we can highly recommend them. Their website is very easy to use! We have some links to Priceline.com on this page, since they can arrange all of your air flights, hotels and car. We of course, appreciate your use of the advertising on our pages, since it helps us to keep our pages active. We also have links on this page, that will connect you with several of the best hotels in Mexico City. Hotels that we have personally used! We could, also suggest getting a hotel, and then letting them arrange for either a car, or a tour of Mexico City. If you call their Concierge Services, ahead of your arrival, all of this can be pre-arranged for you. We have used this method, many times, when traveling in Mexico. We have found it to be safe and it works!!! We have never experienced a problem, doing it this way!
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| Capilla del Cerrito, or Chapel On The Hill. Basilica de Guadalupe. November 07, 2012. |
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| Capilla del Cerrito, or Chapel On The Hill. Basilica de Guadalupe. November 20, 2011. |
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| Facade Of Capilla del Cerrito, or Chapel On The Hill. Basilica de Guadalupe. September 27, 2009. |
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| Capilla del Pocito (Chapel of the little well). January 12, 2005. |
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| Capilla del Pocito (Chapel of the little well). November 20, 2011. |
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| Garden Grounds Fountains. Basilica de Guadalupe. November 20, 2011. Click On This Photo For A Video Of The Garden Grounds Fountains. Basilica de Guadalupe. Mexico City D.F. México. 2.0 MB. |
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The Capilla de Indios (Chapel Of Indians), Next To Where Juan Diego
Lived From 1531 AD Until He Died In 1548 AD
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| The Capilla de Indios (Chapel Of Indians), Next To Where Juan Diego Lived From 1531 AD Until He Died In 1548 AD |
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| Painting Inside Antigua Basilica | Painting Inside Antigua Basilica |
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| Pope John Paul II Statue Inside Antigua Basilica. | Pope John Paul II Statue Outside Antigua Basilica. |
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| Altar Inside Antigua Basilica. | Juan Diego Statue Inside Antigua Basilica. |
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| Hector & Eve Inside Antigua Basilica. | Inside Antigua Basilica. |
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| Inside Antigua Basilica. | Inside Antigua Basilica. |
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Underground Parking
For The Basilica To The Basilica If Parking Underground
You Must Pass
Through These Stores
To Get To The Basilica. NOTE: There Is Also Parking
On The Outside
On The Streets. Exiting The Stores You See This, The Main Patio The New Basilica de Guadalupe The Old Basilica de Guadalupe
The "Antigua Basilica" Museum Of Basilica de Guadalupe Capilla del Cerrito (Hill Chapel)
Where Juan Diego Saw The Vision Original Image From Vision
Inside New Basilica de Guadalupe Copy Of Image From Vision
Inside New Basilica de Guadalupe Altar Inside Antigua Basilica Juan Diego Inside Antigua Basilica Dome Inside Antigua Basilica Altar Inside Antigua Basilica Mechanical Play Of Image Mechanical Play Of Image Church Near La Ofrenda Monument Audrey DeLange At
La Ofrenda Monument La Ofrenda Monument
Jardin del Tepeyac
Tepeyac Garden La Ofrenda Monument
Jardin del Tepeyac
Tepeyac Garden
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| Underground Parking For The Basilica | To The Basilica |
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| If Parking Underground You Must Pass Through These Stores To Get To The Basilica. | NOTE: There Is Also Parking On The Outside On The Streets. |
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| Exiting The Stores | You See This, The Main Patio |
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| The New Basilica de Guadalupe | The Old Basilica de Guadalupe The "Antigua Basilica" |
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| Museum Of Basilica de Guadalupe | Capilla del Cerrito (Hill Chapel) Where Juan Diego Saw The Vision |
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| Original Image From Vision Inside New Basilica de Guadalupe | Copy Of Image From Vision Inside New Basilica de Guadalupe |
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| Altar Inside Antigua Basilica | Juan Diego Inside Antigua Basilica |
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| Dome Inside Antigua Basilica | Altar Inside Antigua Basilica |
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| Mechanical Play Of Image | Mechanical Play Of Image |
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| Church Near La Ofrenda Monument | Audrey DeLange At La Ofrenda Monument |
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| La Ofrenda Monument Jardin del Tepeyac Tepeyac Garden | La Ofrenda Monument Jardin del Tepeyac Tepeyac Garden |
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