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Near the Parque de los Periodistas is the Bogotá Cinematheque, an important meeting point for young Colombian creators. This complex includes several projection rooms, an audiovisual research center, a media library and an exhibition gallery. It is advisable to keep an eye on their billboards, as they usually offer excellent film series.

Its history begins in 1935, originally 4 internal granaries and a materials warehouse were located there and it was known as the Plaza del Nordeste, a peasant market that arrived on trains from the municipalities of Sogamoso (Boyacá) and Barbosa (Santander). In 1956 it functioned as an urban transportation parking lot and finally became one of the most traditional herb markets in Colombia.

In October 2013, more than 60 peasant and indigenous families from Coyaima (Tolima) joined the plaza, selling tamale leaves in the lane located behind the Plaza de Paloquemao.

Discover the historical and spiritual essence of Bogota by visiting the majestic Nuestra Señora del Carmen Las Cruces Church. Located in the vibrant Historic Center, this architectural jewel is a monument that has defied the passage of time, with a history that dates back more than 100 years and has witnessed countless transcendental moments in the life of the city.

The Movistar Arena Bogotá is a modern events and entertainment venue located in the town of Teusaquillo. It has a capacity of up to 14,000 spectators, it is an important meeting point for concerts, shows and cultural events in the Colombian capital. Opened in 2018, this venue offers a unique experience thanks to its contemporary design and advanced technical facilities.

The District Plaza of La Concordia, founded in 1933, is one of the four squares declared historical, cultural and architectural heritage of Bogotá; It was declared an asset of cultural interest in 1994, a heritage value that is present in its beautiful architecture, in the people who work there and in its popular culture.

It is the oldest church in Bogota. It all began with the arrival of the fathers of the Franciscan Order to the New Kingdom of Granada in 1550. The first site was located on Carrera Séptima under the name of Parroquia de las Nieves; later, it was moved to the site now occupied by the church of San Agustín. Finally, in 1557, the temple was moved to its current location, to the houses donated by Archbishop Fray Juan de los Barrios. With faith and effort they were able to build the convent that comprised two blocks.

If you are touring the heart of Bogota, in La Candelaria locality, you can't miss this place where several generations of Colombian readers, researchers, and intellectuals have been educated. The Luis Angel Arango Library, the most extensive public library in the country, with a collection of 2 million copies, is also an important cultural center with an art exhibition hall and concert hall, which received the National Architecture Award in 1966 and was declared an Asset of National Cultural Interest in 2010.