Historic church of Cúcuta or Historic Temple of Cucuta ( Spanish : '' Templo Historico de Cucuta '' ) is a historic site where the first constitution of Colombia was written and signed . It is located in the city of Villa del Rosario in the metropolitan area of Cúcuta , and very close to the Venezuelan border . The site was almost entirely destroyed by the earthquake of 1875 , and later partially rebuilt . It is part of the National Monuments of Colombia since 1935
earthquake of 1875
1875 Cúcuta earthquake
Historic church of Cúcuta