Sanctuary of Las Lajas

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. What is the location?Ipiales, Nariño Department, Colombia, situated within the Guáitara River canyon
2. What is the architectural style?Neo-Gothic, built between 1916 and 1949
3. Where is the Sanctuary of Las Lajas located?It is in the Ipiales municipality of Colombia's Nariño Department, built inside the steep walls of the Guáitara River canyon.
4. Why is the sanctuary called "Las Lajas"?The name comes from "laja," a Spanish word for the flat, layered sedimentary rocks that make up the canyon walls.

Marian Apparition: A supernatural appearance of the Virgin Mary, believed by some to be a divine manifestation.
Pontifical Decree: An official order or declaration issued by the Pope, carrying significant religious authority.
Neo-Gothic Architecture: A revival style of architecture that emerged in the late 18th century, inspired by Gothic architecture.
Sedimentary Rock: Rock formed from accumulated mineral or organic particles, often found in layers.