Construction of Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (jan 1, 1695 – jan 1, 1709)
Description:
The Old Basilica of Guadalupe was designed by Spanish architect Pedro de Arrieta and its construction began in March 1695 as a new temple for the Virgin. The Old Basilica has four octagonal towers at each corner, fifteen vaults, and an octagonal dome with a lantern covered in Talavera yellow and blue. Opened to the public in 1709, the current site is made up of several churches and buildings. The three most notable buildings on the site are the Capilla de Indios, Capilla del Cerrito, and Tepeyac Pantheon which were all constructed in response and relation to the apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe to Saint Juan Diego. Saint Juan Diego lived in the Capilla de Indios from 1531 until his death in 1548.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1695
jan 1, 1709
~ 14 years