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With 14,000 m2, Villa de Leyva is one of the largest squares in America. In this cobbled space, a water fountain and the church of Nuestra Senora del Rosario stand out.

View towards the main square of Villa de Leyva from the cobbled floor

View of the colonial fountain and church on the main plaza of Villa de Leyva, Colombia

A 500 Year Old Colonial Town In Colombia, South America

A view of the town square in Villa De Leyva, Colombia, South America

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - September 14, 2014: It is Sunday morning in Villa de Leyva and Calle or Street 14 is almost lifeless. The shops and restaurants will open; but, only towards noon. Founded in 1572 and located at just over 7000 feet above sea level on the Andes Mountains, Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument in 1954 to protect it's colonial architecture and heritage. It is located in the Department of Boyaca, in the South American country of Colombia. In the background are the always present Andes Mountains. Photo shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

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Villa de Leyva, Colombia - August 10, 2009: Carrera (or Avenue), 10 that borders the main plaza, of the historic 16th Century town of Villa de Leyva, in Andean, Colombian Department of Boyacá. Founded in 1572, and located at just over 7,000 feet above mean sea level on the Andes Mountains, Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument in 1954 to protect its colonial architecture and heritage. Seen in the image are local residents and Colombian tourists visiting the town. To the right is the arched entrance to where the Artist Luis Alberto Acuña Lived. Today is a museum featuring his works. The building with the balconies, was the house where the famous Colombian writer José María Vargas Vila lived and wrote his El Maestro. Photo shot in the twilight hour; horizontal format. Copy space.

Young woman walking around city

Historical center of city Cuenca, UNESCO heritage site.

Panoramic view of Villa de Leyva's iconic Main Square in Boyacá, bathed in the warm light of sunset.

The town square in Villa de Leyva, a historic colonial town (which was declared a national monument in 1954), is one of the biggest in the Americas.

Villa de Leyva, Boyaca - Colombia. May 11, 2025. Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, a Catholic church.

A photoshoot of a young woman traveling and working around the country

Villa of Leyva

The Main Church On The Plaza In Villa De Leyva, Colombia

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - The church on the Plaza Mayor of the historic 16th Century town of Villa de Leyva. Founded in 1572 and located at an altitude of just over 7000 feet above mean sea level on the Andes Mountains, Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument by the Colombian Government in 1954 to protect its colonial architecture and heritage. It is located in the Department of Boyaca. The square is the largest town square in Colombia. People visiting the town and local residents are seen on the square just sitting and relaxing, chatting with friends or going about their routine chores. In the far background are the Andes Mountains. The Town was one of the locations for the movie Cobra Verde by Werner Herzog and the Spanish language Soap Opera Zorro. Photo framed with an arch and shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

Villa de Leyva - Colombia, September 14, 2014: An old door and windows facing a street, in the 16th century town of Villa de Leyva in Colombia, South America. It is an example of colonial Spanish architecture. Founded in 1572 and located at just over 7000 feet above sea level on the Andes Mountains, Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument in 1954 to protect it's colonial architecture and heritage. It is located in the Department of Boyaca, in Colombia. Photo shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. No people. Copy space.

Aerial view of the Plaza Mayor, the largest fully cobblestone main square in Colombia, surrounded by preserved colonial architecture in Villa de Leyva, Boyaca, Colombia

A picturesque view of a cobblestone street in Villa de Leyva, Boyaca, showcasing traditional white houses illuminated by warm light.

Villa de Leyva town, Colombia Street in municipality and colonial tourist town, part of the Boyacá department of Colombia. South America

Historic district of Barichara, Colombia

The city of Villa de Leyva at night

The whitewashed traditional buildings, red tiled rooftops and the white spire of a church, in the town of Villa de Leyva, a historic colonial town (which was declared a national monument in 1954). It's pleasant climate, white washed buildings and cobblestone roads attract many visitors and tourists.

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - November 26, 2017: looking up Calle 13 in the historic 16th Century colonial town of Villa de Leyva in the Boyacá Department. To the right are a row of restaurants one after the other, with a member of staff standing on the street trying to entice customers into their restaurants. In the far background is a section of the Andes Mountains. Founded in 1572 and located at just over 7000 feet above mean sea level on the Andes Mountains, Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument by the Colombian Government in 1954 to protect its colonial architecture and heritage. The Town was also one of the locations for the movie Cobra Verde by Werner Herzog, and the Spanish language Soap Opera Zorro. Photo shot in the midday sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

Vertical view of church and fountain in the main plaza in Villa de Leyva, Colombia

The colonial architecture of Villa de Leyva, which dates back to the 16th century, is a treasure that connects us with Colombia s colonial past. Its characteristics lie in its sobriety and functionality, as well as the thick adobe walls, built to maintain a pleasant temperature inside.

Charm and Culture: A Young Traveler's Journey in Villa de Leyva

Picturesque cobblestone street lined with traditional white houses adorned with vibrant flowers in Villa de Leyva, Boyaca, Colombia.

Residential district in Boyacá, Colombia

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