La Chiquinquirá Church, Minor basilica in Maracaibo, Venezuela.
The neoclassical structure of La Chiquinquirá Church features a prominent tower that stands against the Maracaibo urban landscape.
The basilica, inaugurated in 1943, houses a colonial image of Our Lady of the Rosary created in 1709 for Venezuelan devotion.
The church initiates Christmas celebrations on November 18 with traditional Masses, processions, and Venezuelan Gaita music performances.
The basilica welcomes visitors throughout the year and maintains regular Mass schedules for the Catholic community of Maracaibo.
The church displays a crown weighing 10 kilograms made of 18-carat gold, donated by the public to honor Our Lady of Chiquinquirá.
Location: Maracaibo
Inception: 1943
Architectural style: neoclassicism
GPS coordinates: 10.64303,-71.61589
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:09
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