The small town of Zipaquira is famous for its salt mines and for the Salt Cathedral built inside the network of monumental chambers and tunnels that were left behind when commercial mining operations ceased. This cathedral is unlike any other in the world, in terms of its innovative architecture. It was opened in 1995 and represents an eclectic mix of religion and architecture to maximise protection from the ever-present risks of working in a mine.
The stations of the cross path across the mine is a poignant representation of Jesus' last moments, which culminates in the three-part cavernous subterranean cathedral. Visitors are impressed not only by the incredible engineering work and sculptures but also by the religious meaning and importance of this place for the miners. See our tour to Zipaquira.
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