Basilica of Our Lady of Luján

The Basilica of Our Lady of Luján features two prominent towers reaching 106 meters high and contains fifteen bells within its architectural structure.

Construction of this religious monument began in 1887 under the supervision of architect Ulrich Courtois and reached completion in 1935 after decades of work.

The basilica houses a 16th-century statue of the Virgin Mary, which draws six million visitors annually as the patroness of Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

Located 68 kilometers west of Buenos Aires, the basilica remains open daily for visitors and conducts regular religious services throughout the week.

The terracotta statue of the Virgin measures only two feet tall and wears a white robe with a sky blue cloak adorned with diamonds and precious stones.

Location: Luján

Inception: 1937

Official opening: December 4, 1910

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Height: 106 m

Length: 104 m

Address: 9 de Julio, B Mitre, Pdre. JM Salvaire y San Martín (Circ I, Secc A, Mzna 52) 6700

Website: http://basilicadelujan.org.ar

GPS coordinates: -34.56450,-59.12178

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:51