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Basilica de Luján — Twin towers and main facade framed by the basilica square and arcadesPhoto: Beaudroit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
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Basilica de Luján

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Basilica de Luján is a neo-Gothic Catholic basilica in Luján, Argentina, dedicated to Our Lady of Luján.

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Basilica de Luján — Frontal view of the basilica across the broad plaza Aleksandrs Timofejev… · CC BY 3.0 · edited
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Why go

  • The devotional image of Our Lady of Luján above the main altar, beneath a ciborium.
  • Sixteen façade statues of apostles and evangelists, each six metres tall.
  • The central façade’s rose window, with the Virgin at its centre and twelve stained-glass sections.

Don't miss

  • Three bronze-clad wooden doorsThe doors represent Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.At the basilica’s three porticos.
  • Thirteen bells from MilanThe bells hang in the basilica’s towers.In the towers.

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  1. The eastern tower has electric bells; the western tower has two hand-operated bells.

    Basilique Notre-Dame de Luján - Wikipedia

  2. The basilica is often mistaken for the cathedral of the Mercedes-Luján archdiocese, whose cathedral is in Mercedes.

    Basilique Notre-Dame de Luján - Wikipedia

  3. The Mutin / Cavaillé-Coll grand organ is in a state of total disrepair.

    Basilique Notre-Dame de Luján - Wikipedia

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History

The present basilica was commissioned by Jorge María Salvaire and begun in 1890 under architect Uldéric Courtois. It was blessed in 1910 and designated a minor basilica in 1930.

  1. 17th c.A cart carrying a statue became stuck in mud, beginning the pilgrimage tradition. A shrine was built along the Luján River.
  2. 1685A chapel for the Marian image was built at the site.
  3. 1730The chapel became a parish church.
  4. 1763A replacement building was inaugurated to provide more space.
  5. 1874Jorge María Salvaire began the project after believing Our Lady of Luján had saved his life.
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  1. 1887Pope Leo XIII approved the church project, and the Archbishop of Buenos Aires laid its first stone on April 16.
  2. 1890Construction of the present basilica began, led by French architect Uldéric Courtois.
  3. 1910The basilica was blessed before construction was complete.
  4. 1930Pope Pius XI designated it a minor basilica.
  5. 1935Construction was reported complete.
  6. 2000A small statue of the Virgin fell from the eastern tower on June 13; the tower crosses later collapsed from wear.
  7. 2005The tower crosses returned to their original place.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entry The entrance is reached by a 15-step white-marble staircase.

Sources: Basilica of Our Lady of Luján - Wikipedia · Basilika von Luján - Wikipedia · Basilique Notre-Dame de Luján - Wikipedia · checked 27 Oct 2026

Where
Calle San Martin 51 Frente A Plaza Manuel Belgrano, Lujan

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Questions and answers

Where is Basilica de Luján?

It stands in Luján, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

How many steps lead to Basilica de Luján’s entrance?

A white-marble staircase of 15 steps leads to the entrance.

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