Temple of Atonement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Madero 721, Zona Centro., Leon, Mexico
Description:
The Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is located in Leon, Guanajuato. It is considered the greatest work of Gothic style.
The construction of the temple lasted almost 100 years - from June 8, 1921 to March 20, 2012. The opening was attended by Pope Benedict XVI. The temple was built on the money of believers.
The front door of the temple is made of bronze and is the largest bronze door in the world. The shelves are made of cast iron in the city of Monterrey. The artistic idea, design and performance are by Mexican sculptor Jos Carlos Ituarte. The altar consists of green and white marble brought from Guatemala. The main bell of the temple was cast in 1950 and weighs more than 2.5 tons. It consists of alloys of bronze, tin and silver. No one has heard the bell ring since 2006, as it has been replaced by an electronic bell. The bell tower is 13 meters high. The Temple of the Atonement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus consists of 3 chapels.