Monserrate is the most representative symbol of the Colombian capital, not only like a natural monument, but by its religious character, whose sanctuary, millions of pilgrims and travelers have visited since its foundation in 1640.

Don Juan de Borja, President of The New Kingdom of Granada, was the one who authorized the construction in the place of a chapel dedicated to the Brown Virgin of Monserrat, whose sanctuary is located in the city of Barcelona, Spain.

Don Pedro Solis, craftsman of this work, did not want it to finish there. He knew well that the place was ideal for a monastery, that was finally finished in 1657, with the help of the people and that years later, would lodge its most illustrious guest: El Señor Caído, work of the Santafereño maestro Pedro de Lugo y Albarracín; who achieved, not only a beautiful image of impressive artistic value, but also he reunited the religious faith of the city.

Since that time, every day, thousands of believers climb with devotion the steps that lead to the sanctuary on the peak, as an act of penance. Whereas other thousands of tourists, sportsmen or curious arrive on foot, in funicular or cable car, and find again the harmony that exists between this creation of God and the men's work.

Visiting Monserrate for any reason is a unique experience. The view of Bogota from Monserrate, the faith that evokes the Sanctuary and each stone that was put in the place with this intention. Its pilgrims, its forests and fountains, the gastronomy, its foggy woodlands, the sunset, its starred nights and its majestic moon.

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