Referencias
Rich, A. K. (2014). Bogotá, Colombia. Salem Press Encyclopedia. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.javeriana.edu.co:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ers&AN=94740301&lang=es&site=eds-live
REFERENCES
http://www.uncovercolombia.com/en/item/10-top-tourist-attractions-in-bogota
http://www.colombia.travel/en/where-to-go/andean/bogota/activities/museum-independence-flower-vase-house
Touring Around Bogotá
Churches
Church of San Francisco
The church of San Francisco is the legacy left by the Minor Friars, who came to Bogotá in 1550, in what was then called the Kingdom of New Granada. The construction of this temple, located just steps from the TransMilenio and the Gold Museum
Cathedral of Colombia
A must see site on Bolívar Square is the Cathedral of Colombia, the first church in Bogotá, which was built in 1539 by order of the city's founder, Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.
Church of Our Lady of Chiquinquira
The Church of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, which was built between 1925 and 1959, is an excellent example of Gothic architecture in Bogotá.
Curch of Our Lady of Lourdes
A symbol of the locality of Chapinero is the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, whose architecture represents the Gothic Revival style in Colombia. The temple, built in 1875, was modified in 1917 and is known for its polychrome stained glass windows of German origin
Parks
Theme Parks
WORLD ADVENTURE PARK
Seven different “worlds” of fun rides, including family, children’s, and extreme, are open for visitors to the World Adventure Park.
Childrens' Museum
The Children's Museum, in the West of Bogotá, features 20 modules designed for children to play and learn about topics related to science, technology, and culture.
Maloka Interactive Center
The Maloka Interactive Center in the west of Bogotá, is an ideal place for children; their curiosity is stimulated as they have fun and learn about topics such as science, technology, the universe, and the history of mankind.
Natural Parks
Monserrate Hill
Look no further than Monserrate Hill for the best views of the city. The image of the Lord of Miracles is worshipped in a shrine on top of Monserrate Hill.
Lovers' Park
Is one of the busiest public spaces in Bogotá during the weekends and holidays. Visitors can ride a pedal boat or row in a boat or kayak on the park’s lake.
Botanical Garden
This 47-acre site is home to moorlands, Andean forests, and cloud forests, a rose garden with 73 kinds of roses, and greenhouses with warm, dry, and rainy climates.
Simón Bolivar Park
The Simon Bolivar Park is slightly larger than New York's Central Park. It is a nice spot with lakes, bike paths, walkways and a public library. West of the park is the Botanical Garden Jose Celestino Mutis, it has a variety of national flora from different climatic zones, some in gardens and others in greenhouses.
Theaters
Colon Theater
The Colón Theater opened on October 27, 1892 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus to America, and was reopened in July 2014 after a renovation that began in 2008.
The Free Theatre
The Free Theater, established in 1973, grew from the theater group at the University of the Andes.
Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Municipal Theater
One of the most important cultural venues in the city is the Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Municipal Theater, which hosts major events such as the Iberoamerican Theatre Festival of Bogotá, the International Jazz Festival, and the Festival of Contemporary Dance.
Julio Mario Santo Domingo Theater
A wide variety of events are held in the Julio Mario Santodomingo Theater in northern Bogotá: from operas, musicals, concerts, and ballet performances to contemporary dance and theater.
Libraries
National Library
The historical National Library was the first public library in the Americas. It was founded on January 9, 1777 and opened at its current location on July 20, 1938
Virgilio Barco
The Virgilio Barco Library houses, among other things, a collection of 150,000 volumes, reference and specialty rooms, and an auditorium with a capacity for 350 people.
Luis Angel Arango
In La Candelaria, the historical center of Bogotá, you can visit the Luis Angel Arango Library, the largest in Colombia and one of the busiest in the world, with nearly 5,000 daily visitors.
Museums
Science
District Planetarium
The Bogota Planetarium is located in Calle 26 B No. 5 - 93, between Santamaria Square and Independence Park. Devoted to drive awareness of astronomy, space knowledge, and science in general.
History
National Museum of Colombia
The museum, which houses about 20,000 artifacts, antiquities, and works of art, has been located in the former Central Penitentiary of Cundinamarca building since May 2, 1948
Art
Museum of Modern Art
The current site of the Museum of Modern Art in downtown Bogotá was designed by architect Rogelio Salmona and features 4,331 works by international artists such as Pablo Picasso, Auguste Rodin, and Diego Rivera, Colombian artists such as Alejandro Obregón, Edgar Negret, Nadín Ospina, and Carlos Jacanamijoy.
Botero Museum
Many works by the artist Fernando Botero are on display at the Botero Museum in the center of Bogotá. This site in La Candelaria was founded in a colonial house, and houses a collection of 208 works
