Church of Santa Bárbara
Iglesia de Santa Bárbara
A yellow Baroque church facing the Magdalena River, with an octagonal bell tower and Moorish-style balconies. It is the emblem of Mompós.
Iglesia de Santa Bárbara was built in 1613 and remodeled in the 18th century into its present form. Its bright yellow walls are trimmed in white, and the most striking feature is the octagonal bell tower with a gallery balcony decorated with lion and floral reliefs. Blending Baroque and Moorish styles, it is considered one of Colombia's most distinctive colonial churches. The church faces the small square of the same name and the riverside embankment, and at sunset, the evening light on the yellow walls makes for the most classic view in town. The church usually opens before and after Mass. Entry is free, but please dress appropriately.
Opening hours
Open during Mass; exterior viewable all day
Nearby sights
- Mompox Filigree Workshops
- Calle Real del Medio
- Church of San Agustín
- Casa de la Cultura de Mompox
- La Albarrada
- Church of the Immaculate Conception
- Plaza de la Concepción & Old Market
- Church of Santo Domingo