Salt Cathedral, Colombia

The entrance to Colombia's famed Salt Cathedral, located near Bogota, features a massive rock climbing wall. // © 2011 Monica Poling

Located about 30 minutes outside of Bogota and built 600 feet underground in a working salt mine, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira was originally created as a place of worship for the salt miners, and is now one of the area’s most popular attractions. // © 2006 adrimcm / Flickr.com

Walking inside the Salt Cathedral, visitors will find 14 chapels symbolizing the Stations of the Cross, which represent the significant events of Jesus’ final journey. // © 2013 Jimmy Baikovicius / Flickr.com

Station 8 represents Jesus meeting the women of Jerusalem. Because salt is hard to carve and not very durable, great creativity must be used to create each station. The rocks to each side of the cross signify the women. // © 2006 adrimcm / Flickr.com

The 14th and final station represents Jesus being laid to rest in the tomb. // © 2009 Marcelo Träsel / Flickr.com

The main altar is located deep within the Salt Cathedral. // © 2013 McKay Savage / Flickr.com

Although this is a working salt mine, weddings can be held here. // © 2013 Jimmy Baikovicius / Flickr.com