Basílica Santo Domingo, Basilika in Córdoba, Argentinien
Basílica Santo Domingo is a church in central Córdoba located at the intersection of Deán Funes and Vélez Sársfield streets. The building has a cross-shaped layout with a silver main altar from the 1700s made in the Peruvian highlands and is topped by domes decorated with fine blue and white tiles.
The basilica was built between 1857 and 1861 and is the third church on this site, as the two previous ones were destroyed by floods from the nearby La Cañada stream. The Dominican order, a religious community, has maintained care of this place for over 400 years.
The basilica is the religious center of the city and houses the Virgen del Rosario del Milagro, the patron saint of Córdoba. Believers of all ages come here to pray, attend Mass, and participate in religious celebrations.
The basilica opens its doors at various times, mainly during Masses held on several weekdays in morning, afternoon, and evening slots. Visitors should know that access and opening times are tied to religious celebrations and special events.
The facade was originally painted white but was changed to its current pinkish shade in the early 1900s, making it stand out from other churches in the city. The blue and white tiles on the domes were donated by Justo José de Urquiza, a leader who helped shape the country's constitution in 1853.
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