Museo Santa Clara
About This Museum
Stepping into the Museo Santa Clara is like discovering a secret. It feels less like a museum and more like walking directly into a 17th-century church where every surface, from the soaring ceilings to the arched walls, is covered in breathtaking, dramatic paintings. You're surrounded by an overwhelming collection of over 140 Baroque works that tell stories of saints and angels. The air itself feels thick with history, making it a truly immersive escape from the modern world right in the heart of Bogotá.
Collection Highlights
The main event is the art covering every inch of the place—a stunning cycle of paintings depicting the life of Saint Clare and other religious figures. Don't miss the magnificent gilded altarpiece that seems to glow in the soft light, or the intricate pulpit carved from wood.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away on Cra. 8 #8-91, easy to miss but so worth finding. The space is intimate, so take your time to just sit on a bench and absorb all that beauty.
Architecture & Building
A beautiful example of Spanish Colonial architecture built as a single-nave church, with a simple yet powerful facade that gives no hint of the artistic explosion waiting inside.
Contact & Location
Address: Carrera 8, Centro Administrativo, UPZ La Candelaria, Bogotá, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, RAP (Especial) Central, 111711, Colombia
Phone: +57 13376762
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