Where'd you like to go?
Enter
My Profile
Edit your profile
Close session
Write an opinion
Publish

Church of Our Lady of Carmen

5 reviews of Church of Our Lady of Carmen

Modest but harmonious

Salento's church, originally built in 1850, is a unique building because it is made entirely of ceroxylon wood from the columns to the roofs. This wood is rarely used in construction. In the early twentieth century, it´s location was moved and the temple was built with two towers. After several earthquakes in the 20s, it had to be rebuilt but with only one tower. Its style is a blend of Spanish colonial and Colombian naïve. Its interior is modest but the religious people of Salento are always crowded inside. The day I visited the priest spoke of the dangers of Facebook and the Internet for young people.

Read more
+7

Great
See original

Excellent
See original

Excellent
See original

Great
See original
Have you been here?
Add your opinion and photos and help other travelers discover

Information about Church of Our Lady of Carmen