Iglesia de las Nieves, Colonial church in central Tunja, Colombia
The Iglesia de las Nieves features a main altarpiece made of carved wood covered in gold, displaying significant 17th-century sculptures and oil paintings.
Built in 1572 under Mayor Miguel de Holguín's mandate, the church was initially dedicated to Saint Peter before changing its dedication to Our Lady of the Snow.
The religious center holds the venerated Lord of the Column statue, drawing numerous pilgrims from Tunja and neighboring towns during September festivities.
The Salesian Fathers maintain this National Monument of Colombia, preserving its artistic treasures while offering regular religious services to the community.
The church interior contains colonial altars, gold brocade ornaments, wooden gilded candlesticks, silver lecterns, and a baptismal font from the Spanish colonial period.
Location: Tunja
Architectural style: Isabelline
GPS coordinates: 5.53528,-73.36778
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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