Its construction began in 1671 and was completed 25 years later, sponsored by the miners of the area. Elevated to the category of Basilica in 1957, the Baroque Collegiate Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato boasts an impressive dome that stands out from the rest of the work.
Inside, there is a virgin who has become the patron saint and queen of the city.
This image was donated by King Charles I and his son Philip II to the town of Guanajuato in recognition of its mining prosperity on August 8, 1557. The image is a wooden sculpture of the Virgin and Child, with a silver embossed base.
The sanctuary has three entrances, a three-level bell tower and another Churrigueresque style tower. Part of the church is dedicated to the patron saint of miners, St. Nicholas Tolentine.
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato is a symbol of the splendor and boom of this rich mineral of Santa Fe de Guanajuato.
Location: Calle Ponciano Aguilar 7, Centro, 36000 Guanajuato, Gto.