This is a giant salt structure in Colombia. Latin America is recognized as one of the richest continents in mystical proposals, one of which is The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, this is a historical, cultural and architectural heritage.
Here we can see a welcoming religious compound, which is established as one of the most unique attractions of this country.
The salt mines of Zipaquira in, in these mines was built a Cathedral; constitute the development of aboriginal cultures like the Muisca, for them salt mining was important in their economy. This financial activity is still maintained today, generating wealth for the country.
It is an underground architectural work created inside the salt mines of Zipaquira, located in the department of Cundinamarca. This is integrated into the Salt Park, also have other works of geological and tourist character. Created to give a sense ecotourism and humanize the mining activity.
The current cathedral was built between 1991-1995 after the old structure built between 1950-1954 had problems. The religious meaning of these mines data even before the construction of the first cathedral, the miners considered for these mines as a holy place of the Virgin of the Rosary, saint of miners.
Therefore, it should be noted that originally the old salt cathedral was built in the galleries produced by the muiscas; these reflected the devotion of the miners who made in their workspaces religious images for protection.
When you enter, you will see a space of ice and hail that at any moment will melt and become water. This initial impression is overtaken by the surprise of finding inside of the structure of salt, devotional images depicting the life of Christ, angels and other religious items that are wisely designed with light kits.
Stand out as major works: the cross and the dome as well as work of art like Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and integrated into these religious and artistic representations, modern elements such as an Auditorium for holding meetings and events.
Without doubt, it is a work that wisely includes the historic greatness of the past translating it into beauty. It is a place to immerse yourself in the mystique of an authentic work and the result of hard work by the hand of man. With its excavations, tunnels and caves, The Salt Cathedral earns a place as a must-see destination when traveling to know the Colombian roots.
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