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The city consists of a modern section with skyscrapers and an older section, known as LA CANDELARIA (Old Bogotá), with narrow streets, balconied buildings, and old churches. This part of the city is really a live monument for everyone to enjoy. Take sometime off and walk around the old part of the city. Some of the best restaurants and coffee shops are located in this area.
The district of LA CANDELARIA is the Old Bogota during the colonial times. Some of the houses are been restored by its owners or private companies.
The most important places you must see when visiting LA CANDELARIA are: The Plaza de Bolivar, The Bogota Cathedral. The Gold Museum, The Fundacion Botero, The Religious Art Museum, The Coin House, The Library Luis Angel Arango.

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THE NATIONAL MUSEUM. (EL MUSEO NACIONAL).
The collections of the National Museum contain more than 30.000 pieces which include archeological pieces of the pre-colombian cultures (Muiscas, Taironas, Quimbayas, San Agustin, Calima, Tierradentro, Tumaco and Nariño), Ethinic cultural pieces from the Amazonas, Orinoco, Guajira, Andes and Pacific Coast.

The Museum basically has three main sections: Anthropology and archeology (first floor), History (second floor) and Arts (third floor).

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Address: The museum is located in Carrera 7 Nr. 31 street.

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (MAMBO)

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PRECOLOMBIAN CERAMICS DATED FROM HUNDREDS OF YEARS FROM DIFFERENTS REGIONS OF COLOMBIA ARE FOUND IN THE MANY MUSEUMS IN BOGOTA

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THE HOUSE OF THE FLOWER POT (LA CASA DEL FLORERO). This is an historical site, basically where all started - the Independence of Colombia from the spanish crown. The house was built in the 1900´s as a private house of Señor llorente.

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Directions: Located at the Plaza de Bolivar, on the distric of La Candelaria.
Other Contact: The crash of a flower pot, was b

CASA DE NARIÑO (Presidential Palace). Located in the old part of the city in the district of La Candelaria. Its a beautiful palace built during the XIX and is the actual home of the President of Colombia. The palace is conected to the Senate of the Republic and to the Plaza de Bolivar.

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PLAZA DE BOLIVAR: The main plaza of Bogota, Located in the district of La Candelaria. This plaza has witnessed the most important changes of the political life of Colombia. Around the Plaza de Bolivar, You can see the main Cathedral of Bogota, the Senate and The Lievano Palace which is the office of the Mayor of Bogota and the Justice Palace.

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93 PARK: In this new and removated Park is where the RUMBA and good life of Bogota happens. This peacefull park is sourrounded by the best restaurants, bars and coffee shops. In this Park you can relax, have a nice walk, may stop for a coffee or cold drink or go party.

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THE GOLD MUSEUM. This is probably the only museum of its kind in the world. Located in downton next to the old district of la candelaria. The museum contains thousands of gold pieces from the Pre-Colombian cultures. To visit the museum is kind of walking into the EL DORADO.

The National Archaeological Museum exhibits utensils, stone carvings, textiles, gold works, and other materials found at sites throughout the country. The famous Gold Museum features a noted collection of pre-Columbian gold objects.

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Directions: The museum is located in downtown in front of Plaza de Santander and nexto to Federal Reserve Bank (Banco de la Repubica de Colombia).

Panoramic view of Bogotá (North side of the city)

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