Society and Culture: Religion

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Due to Spanish colonial influence, Cochabamba is a predominatly Catholic city. In front of practically every square in the city lies a church or cathedral for the neighborhood. The cathedral off the Plaza 14 de Septiembre is the oldest religious structure of the area. It was built in 1571 in a neo-classical style.  Church of Guadeloupe found in north of city

Due to the strong Christian influence in Bolivia, many cities and towns have a Christ or Cross overlooking the city. Cochabamba has the highest Christ statue of the world, taller than the Redator in Rio de Janeiro. The Cristo de la Concordia in Cochabamba is a little over 33 metres high (the Redator is exactly 33 metres high).