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Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria

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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria Mede
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria Mede

The Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria or simply La Candelaria Church, as it is more popularly known, is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title of Virgin of Candelaria. It is located in the center of the city of Medellín, Colombia, on the eastern side of Berrío Park. It is famous for being the oldest church in the city. It was the church of the Archdiocese of Medellín from 1868 to 1931, when this title passed to the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. It is a colonial building with a Neoclassical style. Its original structure built in stone and mortar has been patched over throughout its history with unrelated materials. On December 8, 1970, Pope Paul VI granted it the title of Minor basilica. Renovations occurred during 1997 and on July 31, 1998, by resolution 0795, the building was declared a National Monument of Colombia.

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Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria
Calle 51, Medellín Comuna 10 - La Candelaria (Perímetro Urbano Medellín)

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Iglesia de la Candelaria

Calle 51
050015 Medellín, Comuna 10 - La Candelaria (Perímetro Urbano Medellín)
Antioquia, Colombia
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