At the center of Palmira, from behind Bolivar Park, you will notice an unusual terracotta-colored building. Come closer to it. As if crowned, the main city cathedral, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary of Palmar, floats above the park.

You can’t help but look above studying the dome if you come by. You can’t help noticing its elongated windows and multi-tiered towers, its peculiar color of unburnt clay. And, of course, you can’t help but synchronize our watch with the tower clock if you accidentally happen to pass by.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary of Palmar is one of the city’s most outstanding sights. There are always many tourists around it. This picture-postcard building appeared here not so long ago. In 1722, the first parish was established in Palmira. The authorities started thinking about building a church. In a few years, one appeared but was completely demolished by an earthquake. The land was tendered. A buyer appeared, but the construction began only in 1913, and in 1929, the cathedral welcomed its first parishioners.

Thanks to the architect’s design, the building looks old and time-worn, but it perfectly suits its image. The color, together with the architecture, make the cathedral look noble.

Inside, the temple seems bigger. The interiors are splendid. The walls are painted in white with golden rimming. The ceiling is decorated with numerous mosaics with Biblical plots. Cut-glass chandeliers hang from the ceiling.

A canvas depicting the Lady of Rosary, in whose honor the cathedral was named, is the temple’s relics. Pay attention to the altar. It is made of Carrara marble. You can come to the temple to pray or slowly, step after step, examine the frescoes, sculptures and paintings.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary of Palmar in Palmira is worth becoming a part of your itinerary. Here, enjoying the decoration of the interiors, you can rest from the rhythm of the, though small, but still dynamic Colombian city.