Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Cartago
The Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (Our Lady of the Angels Basilica) is a Roman Catholic basilica in Costa Rica, located in the city of Cartago and dedicated to the Virgen de los Pardos, officially known as Virgen de los Ángeles (the Lady of the Angels). The basilica was built in 1639 and was partially destroyed by an earthquake. The basilica has since been restored and constitutes a unique mix of colonial architecture as well as 19th-century Byzantine style; the current building dates back to 1939.[1]
Nighttime view
Our Lady of the Angels is displayed at the main altar of the Basilica
Basilica interior
| Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels Basilica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles | |
|---|---|
 View of the basilica from the plaza | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Diocese of Cartago |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | minor basilica, National Architectural Heritage |
| Leadership | Mons. José Rafael Quirós Quirós |
| Location | |
| Location | Cartago, Costa Rica |
| Geographic coordinates | 09°51′50″N 83°54′46″W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Luis Llach Llagostera |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Byzantine style |
| Groundbreaking | 1912 |
| Completed | 1924 |
| Website | |
| Official Website | |
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels is consecrated to the Virgin of Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, a small representation of the Virgin Mary carrying the infant Jesus, said to have been discovered by a peasant girl in Cartago.
References
- Trejos, Alonso (1991). Geografía Ilustrada Costa Rica (in Spanish). San José, Costa Rica: Trejos Editores. p. 128. ISBN 9977-54-029-2.
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