Bogota
Bogotá is the capital of Colombia,
it was founded in 1538 by the Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada. Bogotá was a major cultural centre and became the capital of the Viceroyalty of Nueva Granada in 1740. In 1819 ended the Spanish domination with the independence of Colombia. The historic centre of Bogota, known as La Candelaria, has a bohemian atmosphere, narrow streets, colonial balconies, small shops and many bars and restaurants. The Plaza Bolivar has stunning buildings, especially the baroque Cathedral Primada and the neo-classical National Capitol that took 79 years to built. Don’t miss the Casa de Nariño, the Museo del Oro, the Zona Rosa (Pink Zone), the Museo Arqueologico and the churches of Concepción, Candelaria, Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, San Francisco, del Carmen, Porciuncula, de Bosa, Usuaquen and San Agustin. Hotels in Bogota
What to visit in Bogota: La Candelaria; Cathedral Primada; Casa de Nariño; Museo del Oro (Gold Museum); Zona Rosa; Museo Arqueologico; Church of Concepción; Church del Carmen; Church San Francisco; Plaza Bolivar; Museo Botero; Colombian National Museum;
Restaurants in Bogota
- Matiz
- Mini Mal
- Restaurante Casa San Isidro
- Quinua y Amaranto
- Restaurant Black Bear
- Central Cevicheria
- Mediterranea de Andrei
- Pajares Salinas
- Italia Rustica
- Restaurante Nueve
- La Fabbrica
Transports in Bogota
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG): There are domestic and international flights to/from several destinations.
By bus: There are buses to/from several cities in Colombia.
Map of Bogota
Map of Bogota
Where is Bogota on Map of Colombia
Where is Bogota on Map of Colombia
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