Villa De LeyvaSights

Other sights in Villa De Leyva

  1. Casa del Primer Congreso

    On October 4, 1812, legislators met here to install the First Congress of the short-lived United Provinces of New Granada and elect its first president, Camilo Torres Tenorio. The 2nd floor of the Casa del Primer Congreso houses a small museum that contains the congressional desk, documents and other artifacts.

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  2. Museo del Carmen

    One of the best museums of religious art in the country, Museo del Carmen is housed in the convent of the same name. It contains valuable paintings, carvings, altarpieces and other religious objects dating from the 16th century onward.

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  3. Fábrica de Licores

    This huge colonial factory once supplied the entire region with its boozy needs. Today, the Fábrica de Licores is a museum with rotating exhibits by artists such as renowned Colombian painter Duván López.

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  4. Iglesia del Carmen

    This church is currently in religious service and has interesting paintings in the chancel and the wooden structure supporting the roof.

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  5. Casa de Juan de Castellanos

    Pop into the Casa de Juan de Castellanos a meticulously restored colonial mansion just off the plaza.

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  6. Casona La Guaca

    As you stroll about, pop into the Casona La Guaca, a meticulously restored colonial mansion just off the plaza.

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  7. Casa Quintero

    Casa Quintero is a meticulously restored colonial mansion just off the plaza.

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