Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, San Pedro de los Milagros, Minor basilica in San Pedro de los Milagros, Colombia
The Basilica of the Lord of Miracles in San Pedro de los Milagros is a church building with elaborate interior decorations featuring gold and silver elements. The interior displays 25 large ceiling paintings and contains a reproduction of Michelangelo's Pieta.
Construction began in 1874 under architect Ricardo Mariscal and finished in 1895, following instructions from Monsignor José Joaquín Isaza. The building developed from a local place of worship into an important religious center for the wider region.
The basilica draws pilgrims who come to venerate the image of the Lord of Miracles. This devotion shapes how visitors from across the region engage with their faith.
The complex includes offices and consultation rooms that serve both visitors and community members. The facility operates as both a place of worship and a center for pastoral services.
The church received recognition as a Minor Basilica from Pope John Paul II in 1981, an honor that reflects its religious importance in the region. This papal recognition transformed it into a widely known pilgrimage destination.
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