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After staying in downtown the first night in town, we moved to Zona Rosa, an upscale neighborhood in the northern part of the city for the next few nights. The neighborhood is full of shops, fancy malls, restaurants and clubs and, along with Park 93, is a safer alternative for being out at night. It's easy to find good hotels here, although it's wise to make reservations in advance as this is probably the most popular area for visitors to stay. Finding good food, even food from various parts of the world, isn't a problem here. I can't say that you'll feel like you're in an authentically Colombian neighborhood if you stay here, but considering how cheap taxis are, it's probably best to play it safe and stay in this northern part of town.
The Andino Mall is just one of the malls here and you'll find all the fancy shops you'd find in most places around the world. If shopping isn't your thing, you'll find a casino as well as plenty of good bars to find a drink or to dance or party it up at night. Leave a Comment
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 one of the entrances of
Luis Arango Library by elsadran
In the 1st floor of the North wing you will find la Casa Republicana with a collection of musical instruments, the library, a beautiful concert hall, and an event center. On the 1st floor of South wing are the Casa de Moneda and the Museum of Botero. The Casa de la Moneda includes 11 halls where a short history of Colombian money is given through the collection of local money, old safes, and minting tools. On the 2nd floor is the Museo del Arte del Banco de la Rebuplica and the library, open 8:00-8:00 every day and 8:00-4:00 on Sundays. On the 3rd floor there are concert halls. The museums and temporary exhibitions are open 9:00-7:00 every day and 10:00-5:00 on Sundays and holidays.
It is a large multi-level building which covers a whole block so there are different entrances around leading to the different parts.
Calle 11 No 4-42 (collection of Art of Repuplican Bank)
Calle 11 No 4-93 (monetary collection)
Calle 11 No 4-21 (collection of Musical instruments in the Sala de Musica)
Calle 11 No 4-14 (Museo de Oro- there was a temporary exhibition of the most important items of the famous Museo de Oro which was being renovated, until 1st of Aug 2008. There were gold items from the tombs of San Agustin and Tierradentro of extreme beauty, exquisite jewels, tools, ceremonial utensils)
The entrance is free.
www.banrep.org/museo
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 Museo Donacion Botero by elsadran
Open Mon-Sat 9:00am-7:00pm and Sundays 10:00-5:00pm Address: Calle 11 #4-41Phone: 57 1 343 1212
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 Parque de los Periodistas by MalenaN
On Sundays and holidays there is a flee market in the park. Leave a Comment
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This church was constructed between 1550 and 1567 by the Franciscans. It is the oldest church in Bogota. In the great earthquake of 1785 it was greatly damaged and it was finally restored in 1794.
The outside is simple and solid but the interior is elaborately decorated. Its main altarpiece is the largest and most elaborate altarpiece in Bogota. The ceiling has also nice Spanish-Moorish ornamental work and gold covered columns.
It is on the corner of Avenida Jimenez and Carrera 7.
Next to it there are two more important churches, Church of Vera Cruz and La Tercera.
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Candelaria is the gem of the city and the main attraction for tourists. Plaza Bolivar is the principal square surrounded by beautiful colonial buildings. You can wander in the streets for ever. Most museums and colonial churches are here. Candelaria is home to many Universities, small typical local restaurants, coffee shops, theaters, churches and colonial houses. It is usually flooded with students and tourists. Walk with care but not with fear. Its charm will conquer you very easily.
Particularly beautiful is the section between Calles 9 and 13 and Carreras 2 and 5.
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Don't miss my Travelogues Candelaria 1 and Candelaria 2 for more beautiful photos...!
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 Craft stalls in Parque
Santander by MalenaN
Three of the old churches in Bogotá are situated around the park and so is the Gold Museum. So when visiting them it can be nice to sit down in the park for a while watching the people going by. Leave a Comment Directions: North of Avenida Jiménez, along Carrera 7
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 Teatro Colón by call_me_rhia
And what about its architect? Cantini found fame and fortune in Colombia and never returned to his native Italy. In Bogota you can see other buildings designed by him: the Capitolio Nacional de Colombia, the temple of the Libertador, the Hospital of San José, the dome of the Iglesia de Santo Domingo, the Chapel of Santa Isabel in the Cattedrale Primada, the Collegio Sagrado Corazón, the first Plaza de Toros of the city and some streets. He died in Suesca (Cundinamarca) in 1929.
It is the national theater of Colombia and was declared national monument by Decree number 1584 on August 11, 1975. It is considered one of the most important monuments within the artistic field of the country. Through the years, new cultural programs have been developed such as the "Ciclo Colón Electrónico" by young artists with their electro acoustic and electronic music, the Children's Sunday Matinee, Concerts of the National Symphony orchestra of Colombia, plays, a variety of musical concerts, opera and zarzuela with national and international groups, guided tours and a great variety of artistic expressions.
Address: Calle 10 No. 5-32 Tel: 284-7420 284-2378 Leave a Comment Address: Calle 10 No. 5-32Phone: 1 284-7420Directions: La Candelaria
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