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Candelaria

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

La Candelaria is a historic neighborhood in downtown Bogotá. It is the equivalent to the Old City in other cities. The architecture of the old houses, churches and buildings has Spanish Colonial, Baroque and art deco styles.

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Fabio_s-LifeTour---Colombia-(2015-January-February) Bogota Candelaria---Bolivar-Plaza---299996 COVER

BOLIVAR PLAZA

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 Italian Pietro Tenerani, which was the first public monument in the city.

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IGLESIA DE LA CANDELARIA

Church of the Candelaria is a Colombian temple of Catholic worship dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It belongs to the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the archdiocese of Bogota.

Fabio_s-LifeTour---Colombia-(2015-January-February) Bogota Candelaria---Museo-Botero---10140 COVER

MUSEO BOTERO

The Botero Museum is located in the center of Bogotá. The museum houses one of Latin America's most important international art collections.

Fabio_s-LifeTour---Colombia-(2015-January-February)---Bogota_---Candelaria---Museo-Militar-de-Colombia---8411

MUSEO MILITAR DE COLOMBIA

The Military Museum of Colombia is a Colombian military museum in a mansion with 9 rooms of historical exhibits and 2 courtyards with war vehicles.

Fabio_s-LifeTour---Colombia-(2015-January-February) Bogota Candelaria---Other-fotos-Candelaria---776675889 COVER

HISTORICAL CENTER

La Candelaria is a historic neighborhood in downtown Bogotá. It is the equivalent to the Old City in other cities. The architecture of the old houses, churches and buildings has Spanish Colonial, Baroque and art deco styles.

Fabio_s-LifeTour---Colombia-(2015-January-February) Bogota Candelaria---Street-entertainment-in-Bogot…---4396 COVER

STREET ENTERTAINMENT

La Candelaria's neighborhood streets have unique graffiti murals, depicting themes that affect the urban environment.

Fabio_s-LifeTour---Colombia-(2015-January-February)---Bogota_---Candelaria---Templo-de-San-Agustin---7138 COVER

TEMPLO DE SAN AGUSTIN

The Church of San Agustín is a Colombian church of Catholic worship dedicated to San Agustín de Hipona, and is located on the back of the House of Nariño (presidential palace). It belongs to the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the archdiocese of Bogota.

BOLIVAR PLAZA

Fabio_s-LifeTour---Colombia-(2015-January-February) Bogota Candelaria---Bolivar-Plaza---299996 COVER

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 Italian Pietro Tenerani, which was the first public monument in the city.

IGLESIA DE LA CANDELARIA

Fabio_s-LifeTour---Colombia-(2015-January-February)---Bogota_---Candelaria---Iglesia-de-la-Candelaria---9754

Church of the Candelaria is a Colombian temple of Catholic worship dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It belongs to the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the archdiocese of Bogota.

MUSEO BOTERO

Fabio_s-LifeTour---Colombia-(2015-January-February) Bogota Candelaria---Museo-Botero---10140 COVER

The Botero Museum is located in the center of Bogotá. The museum houses one of Latin America's most important international art collections.

MUSEO MILITAR DE COLOMBIA

Fabio_s-LifeTour---Colombia-(2015-January-February)---Bogota_---Candelaria---Museo-Militar-de-Colombia---8411

The Military Museum of Colombia is a Colombian military museum in a mansion with 9 rooms of historical exhibits and 2 courtyards with war vehicles.

HISTORICAL CENTER

Fabio_s-LifeTour---Colombia-(2015-January-February) Bogota Candelaria---Other-fotos-Candelaria---776675889 COVER

La Candelaria is a historic neighborhood in downtown Bogotá. It is the equivalent to the Old City in other cities. The architecture of the old houses, churches and buildings has Spanish Colonial, Baroque and art deco styles.

STREET ENTERTAINMENT

Fabio_s-LifeTour---Colombia-(2015-January-February) Bogota Candelaria---Street-entertainment-in-Bogot…---4396 COVER

La Candelaria's neighborhood streets have unique graffiti murals, depicting themes that affect the urban environment.

TEMPLO DE SAN AGUSTIN

Fabio_s-LifeTour---Colombia-(2015-January-February)---Bogota_---Candelaria---Templo-de-San-Agustin---7138 COVER

The Church of San Agustín is a Colombian church of Catholic worship dedicated to San Agustín de Hipona, and is located on the back of the House of Nariño (presidential palace). It belongs to the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the archdiocese of Bogota.

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