Monuments of Colombia

One of the states of South America - the Republic of Colombia - is a very hospitable country. Here, tourists are welcome all year round, and every guest will find entertainment for their liking. The coast of the Caribbean Sea and the islands will suit lovers of peace and quiet. National parks Los Nevados and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta or the ancient Lost City await adventurers and devotees of eco-tourism.

Fans of fun fun should visit the Flower Fair or the Fair in Cali , the carnival of El Joselito or the Film Festival in Cartagena . A large number of thematic museums of the country will tell travelers about its nature, inhabitants and culture . A visit to the national monuments of Colombia will reveal some of the secrets of history.

Archaeological sites

Columbia is known to scientists around the world for large-scale archaeological excavations, many of which have been conducted since the 1920s and 1940s. Some finds and monuments of antiquity were discovered quite by accident. In any case, visiting these objects is like a journey through time. While in Colombia, be sure to inspect:

1. The lost city of Ciudad Perdida is a tourist attraction for the most hardy travelers. To get to this paradise for historians, it is necessary to overcome the real dangerous jungle and mountain staircase, consisting of more than 1000 overgrown steps.
2. The archaeological park of San Agustin is a collection of totems, statues and other monuments related to the civilization of the Aztecs and earlier times. It is believed that there is a great similarity and real relationship of these stone idols with the iconic statues of Easter Island .
3. Mount El Penion de Guatape , which many tourists wish to climb. Despite 650 steps and 220 m of vertical height, the mountain literally takes an attack daily. In this regard, for more than 70 years, the natural observation platform is strictly guarded by the state.
4. The archaeological park of Tierradentro , where you can visit the real underground crypts of the pre-Columbian era. All the walls are decorated with patterns, patterns and ornaments using black, red and white colors.

Religious monuments

The development of America for immigrants was not an easy and simple affair. The unfriendliness, and often the hostility of the Indians, diseases, predators and unexpected jokes of weather were the cause of the death and despair of many people. Therefore, it is important for the modern inhabitants of Colombia to remember the monuments of true faith that have survived to this day, which still give strength to pilgrims and visitors:

1. The statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe is one of the most important religious shrines throughout South America. It is believed that the shrine protects the city of Bogota - the capital of Colombia. At an altitude of 3317 m you can not only see a 15-meter statue, but also visit a modest church, and also admire the city from a panoramic observation platform.
2. The Church of Las Lajas and the stone altar with the face of the Virgin is a monument to the true belief in miracles and healing. The whole complex of buildings was built exclusively on the donations of pilgrims. The beauty of the whole building and the arch bridge is impressive.
3. Mount Montserrat and the statue of Christ on it. At the very top also towers a temple and a monastery of the XVII century.
4. The Salt Cathedral of Sipakira is proof that true faith exists underground. The current religious complex is located in salt mines at a depth of about 200 m. Not only tourist excursions, but also Catholic services are held here.

Artificial monuments of Colombia

The property of the country is not only interesting and amazing finds and legends, but also the people who lived on this land several centuries ago, and their creations:

1. The fortress of San Felipe in the city of Cartagena is a real and formidable defensive structure. Protecting the settlement from attacks by pirates and tribes of the Indians, this fort became the largest and most impregnable in the Spanish colony. The system of internal corridors was built in the form of a labyrinth, which became deadly to strangers.
2. Villa de Leyva - the most colonial area of ​​Colombia - is the largest in all of Latin America. In addition, this is a real colonial center of the region: on the perimeter of the square are typical old houses, which are no longer one hundred years old. Here, many historical films were shot.
3. The town of Popayan . To the special monuments of the pre-Columbian era can be considered a whole settlement. Churches, monasteries, a cathedral, ancient buildings and houses, in the restoration of which the local residents themselves also appreciated. Coming here, travelers literally fail in time 5 centuries ago. Is not this the main impression of a holiday ?
4. The Museum of the Inquisition in Cartagena will make even the most experienced travelers startle. Medieval chambers, prison, instructions for identifying witches, scales for weighing sins, "tools" for torture excite the soul and cause chilling horror among visitors.

Other monuments and monuments

Visiting towns and villages, strolling along the embankments and colonial streets, you suddenly see something unusual and smile. In Colombia, as in another country, there are also interesting monuments and statues, set for irony, beauty and dreams:

1. The bronze sculpture of a full nude woman is decorated with the La Gorda square.
2. Bolivar in the body of the condor is an unusual image of the leader of the liberation movement of Simon Bolivar. The statue was installed in front of the Cathedral in Manizales .
3. The ascent of Christ with the cross on Calvary - this stone scene is located in Bogota.
4. Santander . 35 elements of the monument are set in a composition on top of the mountain of the same name. The sculptor tried to reflect all the nuances of the local uprising of 1781.
5. The Solidarity monument in the city of Cali reflects the real cooperation in the development of Colombia.
6. The culture of the people of La Raza is forever immortalized by a 38-meter track in the city of Medellin .
7. Monument to cowboys . In the department of Meta in Malakas Park there is an amazing monument to real cowboys who help the cattle to move along the ferry.
8. Workers at the coffee plantation . In the department of Kindio, the sculptor managed to stop the time: in the park Kafeteri all the burdens of the labor of these hard workers are imprinted.
9. The alley of swollen fat people in Medellin - not only people, but also animals and fictional characters - has been making the tourists laugh and entertain every day.
10. Numerous statues of Aborigines adorn more than one locality in Colombia.

This is not the whole list of sculptures, monuments and significant objects of Colombia. After all, every settlement or historical point has its own natural or man-made monuments, which are worth a look at.