Alto de San Lázaro, Historical monument in Tunja, Colombia.
The Alto de San Lázaro stands on a hill in western Tunja, featuring a Baroque church with barrel vaults and round arches built in 1587.
The site gained recognition during Colombia's independence campaigns, serving as a strategic vantage point for military operations against Spanish colonial forces in the 19th century.
The monument hosts regular religious pilgrimages and ceremonies, continuing traditions that began after the end of a devastating plague in the 16th century.
Visitors can reach the monument through established pathways from central Tunja, with the site offering panoramic views of the surrounding urban landscape.
The location, formerly known as Loma de los Ahorcados, combines religious architecture with military historical significance at coordinates 5.535°N and 73.376944°W.
GPS coordinates: 5.53500,-73.37694
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:34
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