Parroquia de Santa Bárbara de Usaquén
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Usaquén Church: Muisca Murals Since 1665Audio guide
Told byBogotoursI’ll tell you the secrets of Parroquia de Santa Bárbara de Usaquén. I guide you here with the map, or you can listen from home. What you see is not what you think, and knowing it is worth it. Some narrations are AI voices and others are real people.
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Story
A church from 1665, from when Usaquén was a Muisca village and not a district of Bogotá. It is said that people here were evangelised in the Muisca language, and the murals painted by the Indigenous people are still on its walls.
Frequently asked questions
What is the history of Usaquén church?
It was founded in 1665 in the centre of the Muisca village of Usaquén, when it was not yet part of Bogotá. It is said that people here were evangelised in the Muisca language. LightUp tells you the rest.
What is special about Usaquén church?
The murals painted by the Indigenous people baptised here. It is said to be the church with the most Indigenous mural painting in Bogotá; the most important are in the north wing.
Who was baptised in Usaquén church?
For years it was said that the woman whose face was on the ten-thousand-peso note was baptised here, though it was most likely in Tenjo. LightUp tells you the story.
Is there an audio guide for Usaquén church?
Yes. With LightUp you can listen in front of the façade or at home, in 7 languages: the Muisca village, the murals and what to look for inside.
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