La Ermita Church
Iglesia de La Ermita
A blue-and-white neo-Gothic chapel by the Cali River that looks like a fairy-tale castle, and Cali's most photogenic landmark.
La Ermita Church (Church of Our Lady of Sorrows) was originally a simple thatched chapel from the 17th century. After an earthquake in 1925, it was rebuilt in neo-Gothic style modeled on Ulm Minster in Germany, with white walls and blue spires that stand out against the green riverside. Its interior preserves the painting 'Lord of Sucareño.' The church sits right next to the riverside boulevard and the old town, and is often explored on foot together with Plaza de Armas and La Merced. It looks best when lit up at night for photos.
Opening hours
Open during Mass times
Nearby sights
- Bulevar del Río
- Plaza de Caicedo
- Torre Mudéjar & San Francisco Church
- Calima Gold Museum
- La Merced Church & Archaeological Museum
- Teatro Municipal Enrique Buenaventura
- San Antonio Neighborhood
- San Antonio Hill & Chapel