Most striking places

MONSERRATE: ALL YEAR A DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE

The Cerro de Monserrate is the symbol of Bogotá. Located 3152 meters high above sea level, its top houses the Shrine of the Fallen Christ, pilgrimage site of national and foreign, surrounded by lush vegetation and from where you get the best Bogota savannah landscape.
At this time visit the Cerro de Monserrate and enjoy each of their spaces, at the confluence of Fe, nature, sports and the best of national and foreign cuisine.

la candelaria

Most of the buildings that remain, is part of the historical heritage and goods have been declared historic and cultural interest. Unfortunately over time and cause of fire (1900) and social confrontations as the call Bogotazo (prompted by the assassination of Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Caudillo) some buildings have disappeared.

Part of the City 17 (administrative division of the city) that has the same name, is located south to north between 6 and Avenida Jimenez streets and from East to West between Avenue Eighth Circunvalar and career.

The focal point is the Plaza de Bolívar (in honor of Simon Bolivar from 1846) states that the city began here with 12 huts that formed, there were also placed the first stone of the Cathedral of Colombia , the square represents the sector's importance as they are the main institutions: Congress of the Republic, Cathedral, Courthouse, City Hall (Palacio Liévano), Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé and the House of July 20 where he the cry of independence.

                

Cultural activity has the largest with nearly 500 institutions or arts groups, museums and research centers or training, which become the main attractions.

The Barrio de la Candelaria as known (though really is the town made ​​up 6 districts) is made up of colonial buildings and many Republicans retain their original structure. Its main feature is one to three yards (second patio and backyard) central or lateral and around rooms and spaces where family activities are preserved also those with side porches that serve as input and communication between the interior spaces.