Parroquia de la Veracruz

Parroquia de la Veracruz is a church in Medellín, Antioquia. Parroquia de la Veracruz is situated nearby to the art gallery Exhibición Antiguo Acueducto de Medellín, as well as near the shopping center La Media Naranja.

Type: Church
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Also known as: “Ermita de la Veracruz”
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Museum of Antioquia and Berrío Park.

Museum of Antioquia

Museum

Photo: Carschten, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Museum of Antioquia is an art museum in Medellín, Colombia. It houses a large collection of works by Medellín native Fernando Botero and Pedro Nel Gómez. Museum of Antioquia is situated 140 metres north of Parroquia de la Veracruz.

Berrío Park

Square

Photo: laloking97, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Berrío Park is an urban plaza located in the geographical heart of Medellín, Colombia. It is popular as a meeting place for local residents and as the main reference of the city for visitors, as there are several attractions nearby. Berrío Park is situated 210 metres southeast of Parroquia de la Veracruz.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín

Church

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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title of the Immaculate Conception. Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín is situated 700 metres northeast of Parroquia de la Veracruz.