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The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral ( es, Catedral Nuestra Señora del Carmen), also La Dorada Cathedral, is the main Catholic cathedral of the Diocese of La Dorada-Guaduas, located opposite the Simón Bolívar Park or Las Iguanas Park, in the town of
La Dorada, Caldas La Dorada () is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department Department may refer to: * Departmentalization, division of a larger organization into parts with specific responsibility Government and military *Department (administrative d ...
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Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North America—near Nicaragua's Caribbean coast—as well as in the Pacific Ocean. The Colombian mainland is bordered by the Car ...
. This religious building dates back to the middle of the 20th century. Stylistically it has Romanesque and neoclassic features that are evidenced in semicircular arches, columns of Greek influence, volumetric symmetry and the plant of three naves. The visitor can see, in its interior, an image representative of the Virgin of the Carmen and the Divine Child. It is definitely the biggest point of reference for the location within the municipality. Its beautiful structure both inside and outside, invites you to enjoy its architectural beauty. As a historical heritage of La Dorada, it is also a meeting point for the community and for all those who wish to have a space dedicated to spirituality.


See also

* Roman Catholicism in Colombia *
List of cathedrals in Colombia This is the list of cathedrals in Colombia sorted by denomination. Roman Catholic Cathedrals of the Roman Catholic Church in Colombia: * Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmel in Apartadó * Cathedral of St. Barbara in Arauca * Cathedral of the ...
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Our Lady of Mount Carmel, or Virgin of Carmel, is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as patroness of the Carmelite Order, particularly within the Catholic Church. The first Carmelites were Christian hermits living on Mount Ca ...


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