Templo de Nuestra Se帽ora del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pilar Church), Guadalajara
Templo de Nuestra Se帽ora del Pilar is an old church completed in 1720. Its impressive fa莽ade features two windows, a portal, and three niches, which depict sculptures of the Virgin of Pilar in the center and Saint Joaquin and Saint Anne on both sides. The church was reconstructed in 1882 and houses beautiful vaulted ceilings. Inside you will see sculpture niches and neoclassical altars that were created by Quarry Carrara in Italy. You will also appreciate the wonderful oil paintings and murals.
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Templo de Nuestra Se帽ora del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pilar Church) on Map
Sight Name: Templo de Nuestra Se帽ora del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pilar Church)
Sight Location: Guadalajara, Mexico (See walking tours in Guadalajara)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Guadalajara, Mexico (See walking tours in Guadalajara)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Guadalajara, Mexico
Create Your Own Walk in Guadalajara
Creating your own self-guided walk in Guadalajara is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Guadalajara Historical Churches Walking Tour
Guadalajara, Mexico, is home to a great number of wonderful religious sites, dating back to the colonial era. Many of them are unique architectural treasures, with striking fa莽ades and equally impressive interiors.
The Expiatory Church, characterized by its neo-Gothic design, is a striking landmark dedicated to expiation and reparation. Meanwhile, the Our Lady of the Pilar Church boasts... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
The Expiatory Church, characterized by its neo-Gothic design, is a striking landmark dedicated to expiation and reparation. Meanwhile, the Our Lady of the Pilar Church boasts... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Squares of Guadalajara
The historic center of Guadalajara is the oldest part of the city, a place where it was founded. The abundance of handsome colonial landmarks here 鈥� old buildings, public parks and squares (plazas) 鈥� makes the area truly magnificent. The plazas 鈥� popular gathering spots filled with fountains, statues, benches and food stalls 鈥� are particularly great for having a break, watching people and... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Historical Center Walk
Guadalajara is a modern, bustling metropolis with a long history. It was founded in 1542 as part of New Spain. The town was named after Spanish conquistador Nuno de Guzman鈥檚 hometown in Spain.
The city became Mexican state Jalisco鈥檚 largest city and its capital. The town boomed during the 17th century, and it became the nation's second-largest city during the 18th century. Miguel... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
The city became Mexican state Jalisco鈥檚 largest city and its capital. The town boomed during the 17th century, and it became the nation's second-largest city during the 18th century. Miguel... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles