The National Basilica is the largest Gothic Basilica in Latin America. It took over one hundred years to complete and work was still ongoing until the middle of the twentieth century. It has soaring spires, detailed stained glass windows and gargoyles that represent the animals of South America. A giant anteater, a dolphin, caymen and monkeys and well as some we could not identify. If you click on the images below you can enjoy some of the artistry.