The Cathedral of The Sanctuary or Lajaras is located in the river canyon Guaitara, in the village of Las Lajas municipality of Ipiales, seven kilometers from the town municipal center, in the department of Nariño in southern Colombia and 10 km of the border with Ecuador.
La Catedral de Las Lajas in Colombia, was built in 1916 at a site where, according to local legend, the Virgin Mary appeared. History tells us that an Aboriginal woman named Mary Mueses de Quiñones was carrying her deaf-mute daughter Rosa on her back near Las Lajas. When tired of the climb, Mary sat down on a rock when Rosa, her mute daughter, spoke (first time) about an apparition in a cave.

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Then a mysterious painting of the Virgin Mary carrying a baby was discovered in the cave wall. (more…)

The word cathedral inherently carries several meanings: Catholic worship, ceremonies, big buildings and venues of bishoprics. Always the cathedral buildings have been extended over time, hence the combination of various architectural styles. Today they form part of the historical, architectural and religious heritage of Spain. We approach the most important:

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The Cathedral of Santiago:

Located in the city of the same name, Santiago de Compostela (Galicia, Spain). Gains great importance because in it lie the remains of the Apostle, in a crypt below the altar. Reason why many pilgrims visit each year, the Holy Sepulchre by the so-called Camino de Santiago. The year 2010 marks the Jacobean years, through July 25 day of martyrdom of the Apostle Santiago, as it coincides on Sunday. (more…)

If the salesman would undertake a journey to a site with aura, should indispensably, travel to Vatican City, which is the smallest state of the European continent, situated in the Italian Peninsula from the city of Rome. However, the Vatican is not Rome but a micro state in Europe. It is an extremely small with a small population. (more…)