Architectural Oddities in Colombia

Discover 4 places tagged “architectural oddities” in Colombia.

Cartagena, Colombia

Door Knockers of Cartagena

The colonial city's social history is reflected in its fanciful door knockers.

The architect calls the house the "world's largest piece of pottery."

Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Casa Terracota

This whimsical home made entirely from clay is basically a giant piece of pottery.

The town looks like a piece of Spain randomly transported to Colombia.

Guatavita, Colombia

Guatavita la Nueva

The entire town looks like a slice of Spain that was carted across the ocean and plunked in the Andes.

El Peñol, Colombia

El Peñon de Guatape

A 10 million-ton rock once worshiped by the Tahamies Indians, accessed by an astounding staircase.

Are we missing something unusual in Colombia?