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First square of Bogota
The first plaza in Bogotá was the chorro of Quevedo, since it has a meaning for the history of the city, since it is presumed that the first foundation of the city of Bogotá was produced there. -
church of santa barbara
The chapel was built in honor of Santa Bárbara in 1565 by the Spanish conquistador don Juan de Céspedes, in gratitude for having prevented him and his family from being fatal victims of a bolt of lightning that fell on the site of the temple, then occupied for his home, and on the contrary yes killed a slave. Fray Luis Zapata de Cárdenas, converted the chapel into a parish for the Indian towns of Sisvatibá and Teusaquillo, on February 23 (or perhaps March) of 1585. -
coin museum
Upon entering the mint you can take a tour of its sales where fragments of the history of Colombia are found, highlighting the relevant facts of the nation, as well as the history of the property and the processes related to production. of coins and bills introducing them in the historical context to which they belonged. The exhibition includes presses, dies, scales, manuscripts, a collection of banknotes, modern, titles, values and historical documents from different eras. -
Church of San Agustín
This temple that we see on the corner where the race intersects and Séptima Street was built in the middle of the 17th century, with a rather limited concept unit at that time, which is what is known as the author's work and was also built in a short time. However, as a paradox, it is a sign of all the decorative styles and the great artists of his time participated, such as Vásquez de Arce and Ceballos, the Figueroa and Lorenzo de Lugo. -
Bolivar plaza
The character of the square has changed considerably since its inception, when it was surrounded by colonial houses and was the market headquarters where peasants brought their products to sell. It was designed by the first Spanish settlers and had in the center since its foundation a column in wood that served as a roll or pillory of punishment, which represented the power of the King of Spain. -
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Carmen
In the mid-seventeenth century the small church of Carmen was built, which served as a temple for the Monastery of San José de las Motores Carmelitas Descalzas in Bogotá, founded by Elvira de Padilla in 1606. On November 5, 1861, by order of the president Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera the monastery was closed and the nuns were expelled. When leaving these, the monastery was invaded by the army and looted, where valuable objects and religious paintings were lost; Soon it was a military hospital. -
museum house July 20
The vase house of Llorente was built for the marshal Hernán Venegas Carrillo at the end of the 16th century at the corner of Calle Real and Calle de la Catedral in the main square of the city. Due to the character of the market square, the vase house was destined in 1810 to the commerce, where they were diverse establishments, one of which was the warehouse of González-Llorente. After the events of July 20, 1810, José González-Llorente remained imprisoned until January 4, 1811. -
military museum of colombia
Opened on August 6, 1982, it contains an important collection of sculptures, historical documents, decorations, military uniforms, weapons, vehicles and models that show the history and technical evolution of the Colombian Military Forces. The Museum also offers recreational and recreational activities to teach children the history of the Colombian military. -
house of Rafael pombo
It has a corner balcony in the shape of a cabinet, typical of the 19th century and the symmetry of the facade over the two streets, making it easy to distinguish. At present, the Rafael Pombo Foundation operates there and provides a children's library (recreational reading), workshops and teatrino.
