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THE HILL OF MONSERRATE, BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
Bogotá, Colombia
Take a look around one of the most emblematic attractions of the Colombian capital.
You’ll hear and learn about:
- • The teleférico and funicular station.
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- • The way of the crosses.
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- • Story behind the hill and the church of Monserrate.
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- • Typical crafts and dishes of Colombia.
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- • The image of Our Lady of Monserrat.
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- • The image of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate.
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- • Testimonies of the blessings given out by the Lord to hundreds of believers of Monserrate.
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Rising more than 500 meters above the city of Bogotá, surrounded by the beauty of nature, one finds perhaps one of the most famous attractions of the capital city of Colombia, The Hill of Monserrate. Located within eastern Andes Mountain range at the top of this hill is the Church where people from all over Colombia come to worship the image of "Our Lord the Fallen Christ"
Travel to the top of this imposing hill can be done either by Cable car or Funicular (rack rail way). Either mode of transportation affords the visitor with a spectacular view of the city. Monserrate… a rewarding experience for both the body and the soul!
