Rescued behind the Church of San Francisco, there is a temple that looks like part of a village. The Church of the Veracruz, whose first construction dates from the 16th centuryAs the plaque says on its northern façade, it is one of the oldest in the country and it has an unparalleled historical interest.
Behind its walls lies the legacy of close to 80 Proceres of Independence, shot between June and November 1816, making it a National Pantheon in the early 20th century. Until 1631, it maintained its original physionomy, until the Holy Cross Brotherhood erected a larger temple, which is now known.
The new church was born with the purpose of assisting those sentenced to death and providing them with a Christian burial. Even for a while, he kept the remains of Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada himself. Inside, three Christos of incalculable historical value They guard the legacy of faith and sacrifice that the Colombian nation forged.
A remnant of peace and devotion in the heart of Bogotá, the Church of the Veracruz is a living monument that invites you to immerse yourself in history and pay tribute to those who gave their lives for freedom.
