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The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia (also called Basilica of Higuey) is a high place of Catholicism in the Dominican Republic, it is one of the most visited shrines.
The construction began in the 1950s by two French architects and ended 17 years later. It is built in the center of the city of Higuey. It has the shape of a cross, it is 69 meters high. It is built mainly of concrete in a modern style. The interior of the Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia has many stained glass windows, wall paintings representing saints and religious figures.
Every January 21, which is the day of the celebration of the virgin of Altagracia, thousands of pilgrims from all over the country come to line up to be blessed and to say their prayers.
In the gardens there is a museum dedicated to Our Lady of Altagracia.
Location - access map to Basilica Nuestra Senora De La Altagracia
The Higuey Basilica is located in the city center, in the middle of a large square. In the immediate vicinity visitors will find restaurants, boutiques, souvenir shops...
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