Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Tunja

Name: Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle
Address: Tunja, Colombia
Telephone: +57 8 7426185

#4 among attractions in Tunja

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Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle

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Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Tunja

Facts and practical information

The Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle also called Tunja Cathedral It is the oldest Roman Catholic cathedral of Colombia, which is enshrined under the patronage of St. James the Greater. The building is located on the eastern side of the Plaza de Bolivar in Tunja, in the historic center of the city of Tunja in the South American country of Colombia. ()

Local name: Catedral basílica metropolitana Santiago de Tunja Architectural style: Isabelline GothicCoordinates: 5°31'55"N, 73°21'39"W

Address

Tunja Colombia

Contact

+57 8 7426185

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Day trips

Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio La Independencia, Casa del Fundador, Cojines del Zaque, Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas.

0.9 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Estadio La Independencia, Tunja
22 min walk • Estadio La Independencia is a notable sporting landmark nestled in the heart of Tunja, Colombia. This stadium, with its capacity to hold approximately 20,000 spectators, serves as a central hub for football enthusiasts and is the home ground for the local team, Boyacá...
~150 ftN
Museum
Casa del Fundador, Tunja
1 min walk • The Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón is a museum and monument in Tunja, the capital of Boyacá, Colombia. It is situated on the central square of Tunja, named Plaza Bolívar, but historically called Plaza Suárez Rendón, honouring the city founder Gonzalo Suárez Rendón, who established Tunja for the Spanish Crown on August 6, 1539.
0.7 miNW
Archaeological site
Cojines del Zaque, Tunja
19 min walk • The Cojines del Zaque is an archeological site of the Muisca located in the city of Tunja, Boyacá, which in the time of the Muisca Confederation was called Hunza. The cojines are two round stones used in the religion of the Muisca to worship Sun god Sué and his wife; Moon goddess Chía.
~280 ftNE
5°31'58"N • 73°21'38"W
Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas, Tunja
2 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
~1180 ftSW
5°31'49"N • 73°21'49"W
Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, Tunja
6 min walk • Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle?

Nearby attractions include Casa del Fundador, Tunja (1 min walk), Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas, Tunja (2 min walk), Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, Tunja (6 min walk), Cojines del Zaque, Tunja (19 min walk).

Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Tunja

Facts and practical information

Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Estadio La Independencia, Tunja

Casa del Fundador, Tunja

Cojines del Zaque, Tunja

Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas, Tunja

Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, Tunja

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle?