Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
The Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar is a Catholic co-cathedral, minor basilica, and monument in Zaragoza, Spain. Dedicated to Our Lady of the Pillar, the building features Rococo, baroque, and Neoclassical architecture. It was designed by José Felipe de Busiñac, Felipe Sánchez, and Francisco Herrera the Younger. This site is part of the European Marian Network and the Ruta mariana, and it is the 43rd most looked-up sight in Spain on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 33 °C and 32 °C. July is also the driest month, with 16 mm of rain. April and May are the wettest months, with 42 mm and 45 mm of rain. January and December are the coolest months, with daily highs of 11 °C.
The site is 14 km from Zaragoza Airport and 274 km from Madrid. Nearby, the Cathedral of the Savior of Zaragoza is 0.3 km away and Aljafería is 1.6 km away. The basilica is wheelchair accessible. It is open Monday to Saturday from 07:30 to 20:30 and Sunday from 07:30 to 21:30.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 21 | 22 | 19 | 42 | 45 | 27 | 16 | 17 | 32 | 38 | 31 | 24 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
