Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe

This was our last stop of the day.  Although we all were very tired we were amazed about the powere that Virgen de Guadalupe has over the Mexican people.  There are seven churches/sanctuaries dedicated to the Virgen de Guadalupe in the same area.  This is due to the terrain (Mexico City is built over a lake and many buildings are sinking - it is very visible).   About 20 million people visit it every year. http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bas%C3%ADlica_de_Santa_Mar%C3%ADa_de_Guadalupe

Outside view of the "Templo de Guadalupe"

Door - main entrance to the Sanctuary.

Two of he seven churches.

Inside view of the Sanctuary of the Virgen de Guadalupe

Painting of the Virgen the Guadalupe - main altar of the Sanctuary.

This is the original "lienzo"

Inside view of El Templo de la Virgen de Guadalupe.

Three of the seven Sanctuaries and the plaza

Closer view of four of the seven churches