Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá
Catedral Primada de Colombia
A neoclassical cathedral standing on the east side of Plaza de Bolívar, the primatial church of Colombian Catholicism.
The current building was designed and built between 1807 and 1823 by a Spanish friar-architect, and it is the fourth church on this site. Its white twin-towered facade faces Plaza de Bolívar. The spacious, bright interior has side chapels where Jiménez de Quesada, the founder of Bogotá, is buried. Entry is free, and opening hours change with Mass schedules, though it is generally open in the morning and afternoon. Dress modestly when visiting. It can be toured together with the square, the National Capitol and the Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé.
Opening hours
About 9:00 am–5:00 pm (adjusted around Mass times)
Nearby sights
- Bolívar Square
- Colón Theatre
- Botero Museum
- Santa Clara Church Museum
- Luis Ángel Arango Library
- Church of San Francisco
- Gold Museum
- International Emerald Museum