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Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria

Catholic church

This 17th-century Roman Catholic place of worship is known as the oldest church in Medellin. People often mention church, iglesia, Medell, Berrio,


Address

C. 50 #49 - 112, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Contact

+57 604 2314907

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (512 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 6 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Monday: 6 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 6 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 6 AM to 6:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: church (11) iglesia (7) Medell (7) Berrio (6)
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  • 5/5 Bryce C. 6 years ago on Google
    A beautiful church. Also, make sure to take a stroll down the alley next to the church to see dozens of stalls selling hard core pornography. One of the funniest dichotomies I have ever seen.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Geral G. 2 years ago on Google
    La iglesia de la Candelaria está ubicada en el parque Berrio. Se puede llegar fácilmente desde la estación del metro del parque Berrio. Es una representación de la arquitectura colonial, data del siglo XVIII (es la más antigua de la ciudad, fue restaurada en 1997 y fue declarada monumento nacional). El interior de la iglesia está bastante bien conservado. Se encuentra abierta todos lo días de la semana (De Lunes a Sábado el horario es 6 am a 6:30 pm y el domingo de las 7 am a las 7:30 pm), lo más recomendable es visitarla durante la semana, los fines de semana puede ser más concurridos. Candelaria's church is located in the Berrio park. You can easily arrive using public transportation, the nearest metro station is the Berrio Park. This church represents the colonial architecture, it was built in the XVIII century (the oldest one in the city, it was restored in 1997 and then declared national monument). The inside is very well preserver. It is open to the public all the week (from Monday to Saturday the open hours are 6 am to 6:30pm and Sunday from 7 am to 7:30pm), it is best to visit during the week, during the weekend and specially during the mass time can be too much crowded.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stefano M. 2 years ago on Google
    Black materiality morphed in white spirituality.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Luis Fernando Gil M. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very few serious ... They put a schedule until 5:00 p.m. and at 4:16 p.m. they already closed ... (Original) Muy pocos serios... Ponen un horario hasta las 17 horas y siendo las 16:16 ya cerraron...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jose B. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is very historical, it was the cathedral of Medellín, the 1875 photo shows large houses around it and many lots and today it is the most modern and innovative city in the country. (Original) Es muy histórica, fue catedral de Medellín, la foto de 1875 muestra con casas grandes alrededor y muchos solares y ya hoy en día es la ciudad más moderna e innovadora del país.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gabriel A. 6 years ago on Google
    Como iglesia es muy bonita. Por dentro está bien pintada y bien cuidada. Lo que necesita es implementar una pastoral de evangelización que sea capaz de ayudar a todas las personas que se encuentran alrededor y que no asisten a la iglesia aprovechando también el lugar en el que está ubicada.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paty 10 months ago on Google
    Bem no centro de Medellín se encontra essa basílica , ela é grande e muito charmosa e acolhedora, bonita arquitetura em madeira com pinturas douradas o único problema … como está situada bem ao centro na entrada, tem alguns pedintes e vendedores com mega fones vendendo de tudo, de limão até revistinha para pintar, almoço etc

  • 5/5 Giver M. 6 months ago on Google
    Linda

  • 5/5 dgaf s. 11 months ago on Google
    Has church stuff

  • 5/5 leo l. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful church. The facade and bell towers are plastered in white, but the other parts are of exposed masonry. Has a park in front. Located at a very busy commercial area. Metro station is just across the road within the park. Lots of buskers within the park nearby that gives the area a lively and fun atmosphere.Just be careful, not the safest place though.

  • 5/5 Guillermo V. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the emblematic and traditional temples of Medellín located in the traditional Berrío park, with beautiful finishes with great stories around it (Original) Uno de los templos emblemáticos y tradicionales de Medellín ubicado en el tradicional parque de Berrío, con unos bellos acabados con grandes historias a su alrededor

  • 5/5 Valeria Serna C. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a religious temple with a lot of paisa history and also one of the oldest in Medellin (Original) Es un templo religioso con mucha historia paisa y además uno de los más antiguos de Medellin

  • 5/5 Dalel Del Carmen Polo R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a beautiful church located in the center of the city. Its baroque style, pleasing to the eye and with a beautiful brick finish, makes it cozy. (Original) Es una iglesia hermosa ubicada en el centro de la ciudad. Su estilo barroco agradable a la vista y con hermoso acabado en ladrillos la hacen acogedora.

  • 4/5 David C. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Located next to Parque Berrio, in the heart of the city. Nice church, very simple, but very charming. Next door, you have a popular cafeteria-bakery where you can eat well for very cheap prices. (Original) Situada al lado del Parque Berrio, en pleno centro de la ciudad. Bonita iglesia, muy sencilla, pero con mucho encanto. Al lado, tienes una cafetería-panaderia popular donde puedes comer bien por precios muy baratos.

  • 4/5 orlando h. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Popular place in the center of Medellín, varied trade, especially watch repair in a kind of flea market behind the Church, you have to drive low-key for safety. (Original) lugar popular del centro de Medellín,comercio variado especialmente reparación de relojes en una especie de mercadillo detrás de la Iglesia,hay que manejar bajo perfil por seguridad.

  • 5/5 Cláudia R. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is famous for being the oldest church in the city. Prayer time! (Original) É famosa por ser a igreja mais antiga da cidade. Momento de oração!

  • 5/5 Erick Muñoz M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful church, I love its architecture. Too bad it was closed and I couldn't see it inside. (Original) Hermosa iglesia, me encanta su arquitectura. Lástima que estaba cerrada y no pude verla por dentro.

  • 5/5 Ramona U. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice church


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance

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