Bogotá: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
Categories
- Museum
- Bridge
- Universities and schools
- Park
- Shopping
- Historical place
- Neighbourhood
- Art museum
- Specialty museum
- Shopping centre
- History museum
- Theater
- Natural attraction
- Street
- Reportedly haunted
- Church
- Square
- Concert hall
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Library
- Concerts and shows
- Arenas and stadiums
Torre Colpatria
Torre Colpatria stands as an iconic skyscraper and a crowning feature of Bogotá's skyline. Towering over the bustling city at an impressive height of 196 meters, it was inaugurated in 1978 and held the title of the tallest building in Colombia until 2015.
Museo Nacional
Museum detailing the history of Colombia The Museo Nacional de Colombia, located in the heart of Bogotá, stands as a monument to the country's rich history and cultural heritage. Housed in a striking 19th-century building that was once a penitentiary, the museum has evolved into a repository of Colombian...
Capitolio Nacional
Home of Colombia's Houses of Congress Capitolio Nacional stands as an architectural testament and administrative epicenter in the heart of Bogotá, Colombia. As the city hall where the nation's Congress convenes, this neoclassical edifice is not only a hub of political activity but also a symbol of...
Casa de Moneda
Currency museum in a historic building Nestled in the heart of Bogotá, Colombia, the Casa de Moneda stands as a testament to the country's rich history and cultural heritage. This venerable institution is not only a museum but also a chronicle of Colombia's numismatic past, showcasing an impressive array...
Plaza de Bolivar
Public square with historic buildings The Bolívar Square is the main square of the Colombian capital Bogotá. The square, previously called Plaza Mayor until 1821 and Plaza de la Constitución, is located in the heart of the historical area of the city and hosts a statue of Simón Bolívar, sculpted in 1846 by the...
Teatro Colón
The Teatro de Cristóbal Colón, also known as the "Teatro Colón", is located in Bogotá, Colombia and it is the nation's National Theatre. It was built in the Neoclassical style by the Italian architect Pietro Cantini in 1885 and inaugurated on 27 October 1892. on the occasion ...
Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Museum
The Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Museum is a museum in Bogota, Colombia, dedicated to the life of assassinated politician Jorge Eliecer Gaitan.