Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Zaragoza

Name: Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
Address: Plaza del Pilar, s/n, Zaragoza, 50003, Spain
Telephone: +34 976 39 74 97

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Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar

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Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Zaragoza

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The Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Zaragoza, Aragon. The Basilica venerates Blessed Virgin Mary, under her title Our Lady of the Pillar praised as "Mother of the Hispanic Peoples" by Pope John Paul II. It is reputed to be the first church dedicated to Mary in history. ()

Local name: Catedral-basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza Completed: 1961 (63 years ago)Architectural style: Neoclassicism, Baroque, RococoCoordinates: 41°39'20"N, 0°52'44"W

Address

Plaza del Pilar, s/nCasco AntiguoZaragoza 50003 Spain

Contact

+34 976 39 74 97

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar open?

Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar is open:

Monday 6:45 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 6:45 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 6:45 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday 6:45 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 6:45 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday 6:45 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday 6:45 am - 8:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar?

Nearby attractions include Museo Goya, Zaragoza (2 min walk), Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Zaragoza (3 min walk), Museo Pilarista, Zaragoza (3 min walk), Lonja de Zaragoza, Zaragoza (4 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar:

Bus

Plaza de Ariño • Lines: 35, 39 (4 min walk)
Paseo Echegaray / San Juan de los Panetes • Lines: 101, 102, 201, 201B (4 min walk)

Tram

Plaza del Pilar - Murallas • Lines: L1 (6 min walk)
César Augusto • Lines: L1 (7 min walk)

Train

Zaragoza-Portillo (23 min walk)
Zaragoza-El Portillo (23 min walk)