Only 45 minutes away from Bogotá, the small and nice town of Zipaquirá hides one of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen. It is not the one shown in the first picture which is in the main square surrounded by lovely colonial houses. The one I am talking about is the famous Catedral de Sal l and lies 180 metres underground.
Built twice inside a pretty old salt mine by the miners themselves it has become one of the most visited touristic attractions in Colombia. Many sculptures, also made in salt, can be found within the mine. Most of them, of course, with a religion theme.
What surprised me the most was the amplitude of the space while walking the several rooms and corridors. Also the lights, changing every few minutes, and the relaxing music all over the place made this experience unique.
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