Experts' Choice Award Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Soledad
What the experts agree on
Oaxaca's most revered church houses the image of the Virgin of Solitude, the state's patron saint. Locals favor this 17th-century basilica over other distinguished churches in the city, drawn by its spiritual significance and miraculous origin story.
Lonely Planet "The image of Oaxaca’s patron saint, the Virgen de la Soledad (Virgin of Solitude), stands above the altar in the 17th-century Basílica de la Soledad." Full review
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"The image of the Virgin of Solitude appeared miraculously to a shopkeeper on his way to Guatemala, and the fervent worship it generated resulted in the Basilica de la Soledad." Full review
Lonely Planet "Oaxaca doesn’t lack distinguished churches, but many locals rate the Soledad as their favorite." Full review
Frommer's "The Basílica is the religious center of Oaxaca, and its Virgin is the patroness of the entire state." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, known for its sparkling, florid and gold-tinged interior and a cantera façade that dates from 1690, was built with extremely thick walls to..."
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