Complejo Histórico de la Gran Convención, Colonial religious complex in Ocaña, Colombia.
The Complejo Histórico de la Gran Convención is a religious ensemble from the 16th century featuring the San Francisco church, a convent, and a central square. The grounds include multiple buildings arranged around courtyards, along with a museum displaying artifacts and historical documents.
Franciscan monks began construction of the complex in 1584 as a mission station and religious center. The site gained national importance when the Great Convention took place in 1828, a crucial political assembly in Colombian history.
The complex was an important gathering place for religious communities and later for political assemblies. The spaces show how Franciscan monks shaped the region and how the site later became a symbol for national decisions.
Visitors should wear appropriate footwear since some areas have uneven cobblestones. The museum and church are easy to navigate, and informative plaques help visitors understand the site's history and architecture.
The museum preserves an oil painting of Barbara Vicenta Lemus Jácome, the only woman who participated in the 1828 Convention. Her portrait is a rare record of female participation in a key event of Colombia's independence movement.
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