PARK CALDAS
A square that bears witness to the history of the city of Popayan, with statues, works of the French sculptor and a cathedral
The square, built in 1537, bears witness to the town's history. Tall, beautiful trees provide shade and entertainment all day long. At its center stands the statue of the scientist and nationalist hero Francisco José de Caldas, the work of French sculptor Raoul Verlet (1857-1923). On the south side, the cathedral and Torre del Reloj, one of Popayán's landmarks, whose bell tower was built between 1675 and 1682. During the War of Independence, the clock's counterweights were melted down on the orders of General Nariño to make cannonballs!
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La cathédrale est magnifique et l'éclairage de nuit est très beau aussi.
La tour de l'horloge est imposante.