La Ermita Church (Iglesia La Ermita) Cali Colombia – Cali Colombia – Valle del Cauca Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
Known for its Gothic style, La Ermita Church is the quintessential postcard image of Cali. This temple was built between 1930 and 1948, and the 18th century marble altar was brought over from Italy. The musical clock and windows are from Amsterdam, while the iron gates were manufactured in Cali in 1973. La Ermita preserves […]
The monument to Sebastián de Belalcázar – the Sebastián de Belalcázar observation point Cali Colombia – Cali Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
Visiting the Sebastián de Belalcázar observation point (Mirador Sebastián de Belalcazar) is helpful in understanding the geography of Cali. Here on the hill bearing the name of the city’s founder, the right hand of the conqueror’s statue points towards the sea. This place is very busy on Sunday afternoons, when artists and singers perform here. […]
St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral (Catedral de San Pedro) Cali Colombia – Cali Colombia – Valle del Cauca Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
The neoclassical San Pedro Cathedral has endured the damage from several earthquakes; it underwent some restoration and is now a Cultural Asset of National Interest. Important representative paintings of the Quito school are displayed in this temple. Highlights include the central altar and images of the Fallen Christ and El Sagrario, dating from the eighteenth […]
Enrique Buenaventura Local Theater (Teatro Enrique Buenaventura) Cali – Colombia Travel Guide
The Enrique Buenaventura Local Theater is the cultural centre of Cali built using early 19th century architecture influenced by Creole classicism. The Italian opera house was used as an example with neoclassical adaptations. Among other things, the building still uses the original curtain and seats. ➡ Discover more about Colombia: Looking to maximize your time […]
Caycedo Square (Plaza de Caicedo) Cali Colombia – Cali Colombia – Valle del Cauca Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
The Plaza de Cayzedo is the main square of the city of Cali in the Valle de Cauca . It was known as La Plaza Mayor during colonial times, until 1813 when it was called Plaza de la Constitución. In 1913 it was given its current name in honor of the hero of the independence […]
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