Basilica of St. Teresa, Catholic cathedral in downtown Caracas, Venezuela
The Basilica of St. Teresa is a Catholic cathedral in downtown Caracas featuring two neoclassical churches connected by a central dome positioned above the high altar. The structure displays detailed architectural elements visible from the La Palma corner intersection.
President Antonio Guzmán Blanco ordered construction in 1877 after demolishing the Church of San Felipe Neri, with the project completed in 1881. This construction marked a turning point in the city's religious architecture during that period.
The basilica houses the venered image of El Nazareno de San Pablo, which draws worshippers each Wednesday for prayer and devotion. People gather here regularly to engage in their religious practices before this important holy image.
The complex is located at the La Palma corner near Plaza Diego Ibarra in central Caracas and is easily accessible on foot. Regular religious services take place and visitors should prepare for traditional visiting hours.
The basilica features dual dedications with the western wing honoring Saint Anne and the eastern section dedicated to Saint Teresa. This dual structure makes it an unusual example of a split religious dedication in a single building.
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