Templo Expiatorio a Cristo Rey, Mexico City

Name: Templo Expiatorio a Cristo Rey
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#297 among attractions in Mexico City

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The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Roman Catholic church, basilica, and National shrine of Mexico which houses the cloak containing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The 1709 shrine was built in the North of Mexico City near the hill of Tepeyac, where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared to Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin. The basilica structure which now contains Juan Diego's cloak was completed in 1974. ()

Local name: Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe Established: 12 October 1976 (48 years ago)Architectural style: New Spanish baroqueCapacity: 10 thous.Coordinates: 19°29'7"N, 99°7'0"W

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Gustavo A Madero (Villa de Guadalupe)Mexico City Mexico

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Templo Expiatorio a Cristo Rey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tepeyac, Gustavo A. Madero.

~670 ftNE
Temple
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mexico City, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe stands as a revered shrine and a testament to faith and culture. This sacred site is not only the most visited Catholic pilgrimage destination in the world but also a national symbol of Mexico.
~340 ftNE
Church, Historical place
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City
2 min walk • The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, situated in the bustling heart of Mexico City, is not only a significant religious site but also an architectural marvel that draws millions of pilgrims and tourists each year. This revered church stands as a testament to the deep...
0.4 miNE
Iconic hill with a Catholic basilica
Tepeyac, El Tepeyac National Park
11 min walk • Tepeyac or the Hill of Tepeyac, historically known by the names Tepeyacac and Tepeaquilla, is located inside Gustavo A. Madero, the northernmost delegación or borough of Mexico City.
~1860 ftSE
Area
Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City
9 min walk • Gustavo A. Madero is a borough in the Mexico City.

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Which popular attractions are close to Templo Expiatorio a Cristo Rey?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City (2 min walk), Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City (4 min walk), Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City (9 min walk), Tepeyac, El Tepeyac National Park (11 min walk).

How to get to Templo Expiatorio a Cristo Rey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Templo Expiatorio a Cristo Rey:

Bus

De Los Misterios • Lines: Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (4 min walk)
Garrido • Lines: Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (6 min walk)

Metro

La Villa-Basílica • Lines: 6 (8 min walk)
Deportivo 18 de Marzo • Lines: 3, 6 (15 min walk)

Train

Indios Verdes (19 min walk)
Talismán (25 min walk)