Medellín Metropolitan Cathedral holds a record few know: it is the largest fired-brick church in the world — over a million bricks. At its feet, Parque Bolívar: century-old trees, poets, old-school photographers and, on the first Saturday of each month, the San Alejo craft market. Our Panoramic and Full tours reach here to close the downtown route with a record-breaking finale.
What to see & do
1. The Metropolitan Cathedral
The world record in fired brick: 1,120,000 bricks and an interior surprising for its silence.
2. The park and its characters
Poets, chess players, box-camera photographers: downtown bohemian living room for a century.
3. The San Alejo market
On the first Saturday of each month the park fills with crafts: the city best-loved market.
4. Arriving via Junín
Strolling in from the south is the classic entrance: the cathedral appears at the end as a reward.
Our tours to this place
Parque Bolívar and its record cathedral are included in the Panoramic and Full tours, on the grand downtown circuit:
Practical info
- The cathedral opens daily around mass times; visiting is free and respectful.
- The San Alejo market is the first Saturday of the month: if your trip coincides, do not miss it.
- Bohemian, popular area: calm by day, better accompanied at night.
- It sits at the end of Junín Street, Prado Metro a few blocks away.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Metropolitan Cathedral famous?
Because it is the largest fired-brick church in the world: over 1,100,000 exposed bricks.
When is the San Alejo market?
The first Saturday of every month, in Parque Bolívar itself: crafts, antiques and food.
Which MOVE tours reach here?
The Panoramic and the Full Tour include Parque Bolívar on the grand downtown circuit.
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