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La Candelaria Theater

La Candelaria was founded in 1966 by a group of independent artists and intellectuals, originally from the National University of Colombia and the incipient experimental theater. His conscious objective was to contribute to the creation of the independent theater movement.

Botero Museum

In 2000, artist Fernando Botero donated to Banco de la República a collection of 208 works of art, of which 123 are his own and 85 are by international artists. With this collection, the Banco de la República founded the Botero Museum, located in the La Candelaria neighborhood, in the historic center of Bogota. The museum is located in a colonial mansion that served as the city's Archbishopric until 1955. It was restored and adapted as a museum by the Banco de la República, following the precepts and curatorship of the master Botero himself.

Primatial Cathedral of Colombia

Located in the Bolivar Square, its official name is Metropolitan Basilica of Bogota - Primatial Cathedral of Colombia. It was recognized with the honorary title of Primate of Colombia by Pope Leo XIII, through the Decree of the Consistorial Congregation of November 7, 1902. It also received the title of Basilica (May 25, 1907). It has 4 chapels:

Chapel of St. Joseph. Built in 1590, it is the oldest chapel of the Cathedral. The altar is Ionic and preserves a statue of Our Lady of Mercy.

San Carlos Palace

Located in the heart of the Colombian capital, the San Carlos Palace is an architectural treasure that combines colonial elegance with the grandeur of its history. Built in the sixteenth century, this palace has witnessed important historical events and has hosted prominent figures of Colombian politics and culture.

Bogotá Planetarium

The Bogotá Planetarium was inaugurated in 1969 and in 2008 an image projector was acquired to improve the visualization of the stars in its dome, one of the largest in Latin America. In 2011, a remodeling process began to reinforce its structure, expand its capacity and build the Space Museum, which offers five interactive rooms where visitors will learn about the structure of the universe. Another notable space is the Astroteca, a library specialized in astronomy and space sciences. Children will enjoy the Children's Room, designed with special content for them.

Colonial Museum

Inside the Colonial Museum lives the patrimonial and cultural history of Colombia from works of private collection, formed during the process of disentailment of ecclesiastical property led by Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera in 1861. As a result of this measure, numerous objects expropriated from the Church passed into private hands and were later donated or acquired by different museums. Over time, the Colonial Museum's collections have grown in both number and diversity.

Gold Museum

The Gold Museum, as part of the Cultural Network of the Banco de la República, is committed to preserving, researching, cataloging and disseminating its valuable archaeological collections of gold, ceramics, lithic and other materials, enriching Colombia's cultural heritage. The current exhibition presents more than 400 pieces including gold, ceramics, stone, textiles and other materials from Colombia's archaeological legacy. Through experiences of enjoyment, learning and inspiration, the museum seeks to strengthen the cultural identity of Colombians.

La Media Torta open-air theater

The La Media Torta Open Air Theater celebrates its 86th anniversary. Since its inauguration in 1938 as a contemporary amphitheater donated by the British Council, it has witnessed the growth of Bogotá as a city welcoming to all, both locals and foreigners. Conceived in 1936 by Jorge Eliécer Gaitán as an entertainment space for the first peasants and migrants who arrived in the capital, La Media Torta has been an integral part of the cultural life of the city.

 

International Center

From an economic point of view, the International Center is an important financial district of Bogota and one of the most notable in Colombia. Numerous national and international business headquarters are located here, as well as financial entities, banks, and governmental and non-governmental organizations. This makes it a nerve center for economic and business activity in the city and the country.