Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Cartago explained

Building Name:Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels
Spanish; Castilian: Basilica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
Location:Cartago, Costa Rica
Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic
District:Diocese of Cartago
Status:minor basilica, National Architectural Heritage
Leadership:Mons. José Rafael Quirós Quirós
Website:Official Website
Architect:Luis Llach Llagostera
Architecture Type:Church
Architecture Style:Byzantine style
Groundbreaking:1912
Year Completed:1924
Specifications:no

The Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (Our Lady of the Angels Basilica) is a Roman Catholic basilica in Costa Rica, located in the city of Cartago and dedicated to the Virgen de los Pardos, officially known as Virgen de los Ángeles (the Lady of the Angels). The basilica was built in 1639 and was partially destroyed by an earthquake. The basilica has since been restored and constitutes a unique mix of colonial architecture as well as 19th-century Byzantine style; the current building dates back to 1939.[1]

The Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels is consecrated to the Virgin of Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, a small representation of the Virgin Mary carrying the infant Jesus, said to have been discovered by a peasant girl in Cartago.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Trejos, Alonso . 1991 . Geografía Ilustrada Costa Rica . San José, Costa Rica . Trejos Editores . spanish . 128. 9977-54-029-2 .
  2. Web site: Basilica of Our Lady of Angels: Costa Rica . 2024-02-28 . www.entercostarica.com.