Templo de Nuestra Señora del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pilar Church), Guadalajara

Templo de Nuestra Señora del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pilar Church), Guadalajara

Templo de Nuestra Señora del Pilar is an old church completed in 1720. Its impressive façade 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 Señora del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pilar Church) on Map

Sight Name: Templo de Nuestra Señora del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pilar Church)
Sight Location: Guadalajara, Mexico (See walking tours in Guadalajara)
Sight Type: Religious
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Walking Tours in Guadalajara, Mexico

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