Basilica of Our Lady of Luján, Neogothic basilica in Luján, Argentina
The Basilica of Our Lady of Luján is a neogothic church with two towers that rise above the flat land west of Buenos Aires. The building extends 104 meters and houses fifteen bells in its towers.
Construction began in 1887 under the direction of architect Ulrich Courtois and lasted nearly five decades. The structure was completed in 1935 and is now a national historic monument of Argentina.
The church is named after the Virgin Mary and has been a pilgrimage destination for believers from several South American countries for centuries. Visitors come here to see the small statue and attend worship services that take place daily in the large hall.
The church is located around 68 kilometers west of Buenos Aires and is open to visitors every day. Worship services take place regularly and the towers can be seen from far away on clear days.
The terracotta statue of the Virgin is only about 60 centimeters tall and wears a white robe with a sky blue cloak. The cloak is decorated with diamonds and precious stones and is displayed during special occasions.
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