March 11, 2003 - Visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Part III
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March 11, 2003 - Visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Part III |
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| View of the New Basilica that houses the "Tilma" today. Built between 1974 and 1976, the new Basilica was designed by architect Pedro Ramirez Vasquez. It can hold 20,000 people and has a circular floor plan so that the image of the Virgin can be seen from any point within the building. |
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View of the Cupulas of the old and new Basilicas framed by a beautiful Jacaranda tree in full bloom. |
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Felipe, our tour guide, under one of the many arches on the way up to the Chapel of Tepeyac. |
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Chapel of Tepeyac where Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego three times. |
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Main altar of the Chapel of Tepeyac. |
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