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The hill was desecrated by grotesque constructions (the famous bunkers in 1985 ) and other extraneous to its history (installation of an altar to the Virgin in 1991) , but is slowly returning to its original shape. The neighborhood extends to the sides of the hill and reaches the edges of the city center . "Calle Quinta" as a troubled river of cars must be crossed by a small bridge to provide access to all the inhabitants to the city center .

San Antonio is a haven for artists , intellectuals, artisans and elderly with their curiosity and ingenuity have richly decorated open workshops. Since 1992 the house opened and antiquarians with them came a time of gradual restoration of beautiful homes that enriched the heritage of the neighborhood. Overall San Antonio is a neighborhood with low ceilings , protected by municipal laws (legislation that is not met ) , where the predominant clay tile , smooth walls and windows and doors in a simple style with colonial air.

The Santa Procesión through the streets of the neighborhood every 15 days and that is perhaps the most traditional and colorful procession throughout the city is a sight to residents and tourists . The Feast of San Antonio , the pots , the festival of kites and Christmas decorations on the hill are also other living expressions that preserves this neighborhood.
The houses , people , streets, their activity and their parties have placed it as the most important area in terms of artistic , cultural and architectural view of the entire city .

History

In mid- eighteenth century , the Santiago de Cali city, had less than 5,000 habitants , extending to the San Antonio's hill. In the main church of San Pedro was a chapel dedicated to San Antonio de Padua, which was frequented by the faithful at Mass on Sundays and holidays. In 1742 , given the difficulties faced by the faithful to attend Mass in the main church , the pastor José  de Alegria saw the need to create a parish church in San Antonio's hill.

With the donation of 1000 patacones from Juan de Orejuela after his death , the project of construction of the church began on the hill , It was possible thanks to the land donated by Juan Francisco Garcés de Aguilar in 1746 the church began building and was erected in 1747.
In 1786 is known from historical references that the chapel had an effigy of San Antonio in the central niche , on the right an image of Nuestra Señora de Belén and to the left an image of San Joaquin and Santa Ana. The chapel was rebuilt for the first time this year and then in 1803. In 1944 to celebrate 200 years , a restoration was performed.

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INTRODUCTION

San Antonio's Hill is perhaps the most wanted item Caleño by tourists as the best vantage point from where you can see the full view of the city . It is a romantic place whose corners or under whose trees hide in the twilight young lovers who are already part of the picture of this place.