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Cathedral of Cúcuta

Cathedral of Cúcuta Cathedral of Cúcuta - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Cathedral of San José de Cúcuta is a Catholic cathedral in the city of Cúcuta (Colombia). It lies in the center of the town, in front of Santander Park and close to the city hall. It is considered to be the historic and cultural heart of the city. The cathedral is the headquarters of the Bishop of Cúcuta, and became the main church of the Diocese of Cúcuta on May 29, 1959, when it was consecrated by Pope Pio XII. It is predominantly of pure Romanesque style, with an imposing facade of stone veneer. Read more on Wikipedia

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