Directions to La Candelaria

; its colonial architecture remains preserved, attracting artists, foreign writers and intellectuals, who have filled and maintained theaters, libraries, cafes, all in harmony with the cultural center; there are colonial houses with barred windows, carved doors, red tile roofs and eaves. The Mayor of Bogota held plans for renovation and preservation of the properties and the cobbled streets, a feature of the town. It was declared a National Monument by Decree 264 of February 12, 1963. We can find in La Candelaria, but not limited to, the Plaza de Bolivar that is the place of the formal founding of Bogotá, the Casa de Nariño (Presidential Palace), the National Capitol, the Congress, the Justice Palace, the Bogota Cathedral and the Biblioteca Luis Angel Arango. We can also find churches like the Cathedral of Bogota, Santa Clara, Nuestra señora del Carmen, Nuestra Señora de las Aguas, La Candelaria, Santa Barbara and Universities like the Andes, La Salle, El Rosario, Externado of Colombia, Distrital, Libre .

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Plaza de Bolivar

Also known as Bolivar Park is a park located in the historic center of Cartagena.............
The Castle Museum and Gardens

A French-style castle in the center of Medellin, built in 1930, inspired in the architecture of the Loire Valley castles in France.............
Antioquia Museum

Nowadays the museum has more than 5,000 pieces ranging from archaeological material to contemporary art.............
Walled City

The historic center of Cartagena called the "Walled City" was declared Colombia National Heritage in 1959, and World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984.............
Playa Blanca

It is a quiet beach whose name is attributed to the whiteness of its sand. Ideal for sunbathing and enjoy the warmth and calm sea.............
Maloka

It is a theme park on science and technology.............
93th Street Park

Meeting point for arts, culture and trends, surrounded by excellent restaurants, hotels, bars, and trade in general.............
Carnival Interactive Room

It is a compilation of the documentary, photographic and audiovisual memorial of the Carnival.............
Usaquen

Usaquen s one of the more traditional neighborhoods of the city, located northeast of Bogotá. Is a reference of history, a colonial preserved zone.............
Boyaca Bridge

It is a place of great historical recognition, being the scenario where the Boyaca Battle was held, being the military confrontation that sealed the independence of Colom