Basílica Santo Domingo, Basilica in Córdoba, Argentina

Basílica Santo Domingo stands at Deán Funes and Vélez Sársfield streets in central Córdoba, under Dominican care. Its current structure, raised between 1857 and 1861, has a Latin-cross plan and four towers whose domes are clad in glazed tiles donated by Justo José de Urquiza. Inside, the central nave holds an 18th-century silver altar made in Upper Peru, showing Christ crucified, Santo Domingo and San Francisco, with the Evangelists painted on the domes.

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 image of the Virgen del Rosario del Milagro above the altar was declared patroness of the Archdiocese of Córdoba in 1937. The silver altar below it bears the coats of arms of the wealthy families who funded the church's construction, alongside figures of Christ crucified, Saint Dominic and Saint Francis.

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 church was painted white until the early 20th century, when it took on the tone it shows today. The four tower domes are clad in fine tiles donated by Justo José de Urquiza, who organised the country constitutionally in 1853.