Universidades, Bogotá

Name: Universidades
Address: Bogotá, Colombia

#42 among attractions in Bogotá

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Universidades is a station on the TransMilenio mass-transit system of Bogotá, Colombia. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 4°36'24"N, 74°4'1"W

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Santa Fé (Las Nieves)Bogotá Colombia

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Universidades – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gold Museum, Torre Colpatria, Museo Nacional, Santamaría Bullring.

0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Gold Museum, Bogotá
12 min walk • The Gold Museum, or Museo del Oro, is a gleaming treasure trove nestled in the heart of Bogotá, Colombia. This illustrious institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the largest collection of pre-Hispanic goldwork in the world.
0.4 miNW
Architecture, View point, Historical place
Torre Colpatria, Bogotá
10 min walk • 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.
0.6 miN
Museum detailing the history of Colombia
Museo Nacional, Bogotá
16 min walk • 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...
0.5 miN
Long-standing venue for bullfighting
Santamaría Bullring, Bogotá
12 min walk • The Santamaría Bullring stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Bogotá, Colombia. This historic sport venue, inaugurated in 1931, is not only a testament to the country's cultural heritage but also a central hub for the traditional spectacle of bullfighting.
0.8 miNW
Cemetery
Central Cemetery of Bogotá, Bogotá
20 min walk • The Central Cemetery of Bogotá, also known as Cementerio Central, is a historic landmark and a testament to Colombia's past, located in the heart of Bogotá. Established in 1836, it is not only a place of rest for the deceased but also a repository of the city’s...
0.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Observatories and planetariums
Planetarium of Bogotá, Bogotá
11 min walk • The Planetarium of Bogotá is a celestial gateway nestled in the heart of Colombia's capital city. This astronomical museum serves as an educational and cultural beacon, inviting visitors to explore the wonders of the universe.
~1500 ftNW
Large, varied collection of modern art
Museum of Modern Art, Bogotá
8 min walk • The Bogotá Museum of Modern Art is a modern art museum located in Bogotá, Colombia. It was designed by architect Rogelio Salmona.
0.7 miSW
Public square with historic buildings
Plaza de Bolivar, Bogotá
18 min walk • 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...
0.8 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Teatro Colón, Bogotá
22 min walk • 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 ...
0.6 miSW
Museum
Silva Poetry House, Bogotá
16 min walk • The Silva Poetry House is a Colombian historical cultural organization located in the Candelaria neighborhood of Bogotá. It was founded on May 24, 1986 by Belisario Betancur, in the house where the Colombian poet José Asunción Silva used to live. It has a library and a bookshop specializing in poetry, a music library, and an auditorium.
~1310 ftSW
Skyscraper
BD Bacatá, Bogotá
7 min walk • BD Bacatá is an architectural complex currently under construction in Bogotá, Colombia, featuring the tallest building in the country, surpassing the Torre Colpatria, and the sixth tallest in South America. The South Tower is 67 stories high and covers a total surface area of 1,200,000 square feet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Universidades?

Nearby attractions include Jorge Tadeo Lozano University, Bogotá (3 min walk), Downtown Majestic, Bogotá (6 min walk), Biblioteca Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá (6 min walk), BD Bacatá, Bogotá (7 min walk).

How to get to Universidades by public transport?

The nearest stations to Universidades:

Bus

Universidades (4 min walk)
Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano • Lines: 314 Germ (4 min walk)

Train

La Sabana de Bogotá (29 min walk)