Iglesia de San Jose

Robust Jesuit church

Designed by a German Jesuit architect named Simon Shenherr (Sehenherr) after the 1736 earthquake destroyed the first Jesuit church. At the time the Jesuit order was rich and powerful, which is reflect...

Unique

The bell tower of this church is visible from the street of our hotel. So many churches in Popayan, take a time to see them all as they all are worth to see inside

Attractive interior

This Church appears to be open only for services. The exterior fits nicely into the overall street design whilst the interior for non religious people is quite attractive.

What's up with having churches closed at the Historic Center?

Located near the Iglesia de San Francisco, I visited this church , only to be disappointed again! The Fruit vendors located across the street told me that it is open only in the afternoon, around 4-5 ...

Religious interest site in Popayan city

Original Text

A church built several centuries ago, representing the religious tradition of the city of Popayán, family artisanal images exhibited in the processions of the city's Santa Week pride.