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Church · Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
Baroque 18th-century parish church from where Father Hidalgo called for independence in 1810, facing the main square.
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About Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
The parish of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores was built between 1712 and 1778, with a churrigueresque baroque facade in pink stone. In the early hours of 16 September 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo rang the bell and called the faithful to rise up against the Spanish government, in the act known as the Grito de Dolores.
The original bell was taken to Mexico City and is located in the National Palace, where the president rings it on the night of 15 September. There is a replica in the tower at Dolores.
The interior has gilded baroque altarpieces. In front, the Jardín Grande is a tree-lined plaza with a statue of Hidalgo, benches, vendors and ice cream carts.
On the night of 15 September the town holds the Grito celebration, and in some years the president comes to give the Grito at the parish itself.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half an hour.
Best time
In the morning or at late afternoon. On 15 and 16 September, for the festivities.
How to get there
In the center of Dolores Hidalgo, facing the Jardín Grande.
Tip
After the visit, try an ice cream of an unusual flavor from the carts in the plaza.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
Where is the bell of the Grito de Dolores?
The original is in the National Palace in Mexico City; the parish church has a replica.
When is the Grito de Dolores celebrated?
On the night of September 15, the eve of the national holiday on September 16.
Is the Dolores parish open to visitors?
Yes, it is an active church.