Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of St. John of the Lakes

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Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of St. John of the Lakes

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Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of St. John of the Lakes, Catholic cathedral and minor basilica in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico

The cathedral features a Latin cross layout with Gothic molding vaults and a central silver dome housing the venerated Virgin statue.

Construction of this New Spanish Baroque cathedral began in 1732 under architect Juan Rodriguez de Estrada and concluded in 1769.

The cathedral receives over five million pilgrims annually, ranking second in Mexico after the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Daily Eucharistic celebrations occur at 9:00 AM, followed by rosary prayers at 5:30 PM and evening mass at 6:30 PM.

Four salmon-colored African marble columns support a semicircular entablature forming the baldachin above the main altar.

Location: San Juan de los Lagos

Architectural style: New Spanish Baroque

GPS coordinates: 21.24545,-102.33402

Latest update: May 21, 2025 17:56

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