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Chamber of Representatives of Colombia

The House of Representatives is the lower house of the Congress of Colombia. The Chamber has 166 elected members for four-year terms.

Located at 4.59833, -74.0767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government of Colombia, National lower houses, Legislative branch of Colombia, Chamber of Representatives of Colombia

Gold Museum, Bogotá

The Gold Museum (Spanish: El Museo del Oro) is a museum located in Bogotá, Colombia. It displays an extraordinary selection of its pre-Hispanic gold work collection - the biggest in the world - in its exhibition rooms on the second and third floors.

Located at 4.60167, -74.0719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Civilization museums, Museums in Bogotá, Landmarks in Colombia, Archaeology of Colombia, Mining museums, Jewellery museums

Administrative Department of Security

The Administrative Department of Security (Spanish: Departamento Administrativo de Seguridad, DAS) was the Security Service agency of Colombia, also responsible for the immigration services. It was dissolved on 31 October 2011 as part of a wider Executive Reform, and was replaced by the National Directorate of Intelligence(DNI).

Located at 4.615, -74.0872 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Intelligence agencies, Law enforcement agencies of Colombia, Administrative departments of Colombia, Immigration services, Defunct law enforcement agencies of Colombia, Government agencies established in 1960, 1960 establishments in Colombia

Torre Colpatria

Torre Colpatria (Colpatria Tower) is a 50-storey skyscraper located at the downtown area in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the tallest building in the country and the second in South America. It was constructed from 1978 until 1979, and has a total height of 196 metres . The main headquarters of Colpatria Bank are located in the building, and also a great number of other banks and financial corporations have offices in it.

Located at 4.61104, -74.0703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1979, Landmarks in Colombia, Skyscrapers in Colombia, Visitor attractions in Bogotá, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters, Buildings and structures in Bogotá

1980 Dominican Embassy siege in Bogotá

The Dominican Embassy siege was the 1980 siege of the embassy of the Dominican Republic by M-19 guerrillas in Bogotá, Colombia. The guerrillas held nearly 60 people, including 14 ambassadors, hostage for 61 days.

Located at 4.5981, -74.0758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Terrorist incidents in 1980, History of Colombia, 19th of April Movement, 1980 in Colombia

Los Mártires

Los Mártires is the 14th locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is located near the city's downtown to its west. It takes its name in honor of those who died during the war for independence from Spain. It is completely urbanized, save for its parks and the banks of its rivers.

Located at 4.60444, -74.09 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Localities of Bogotá

Bank of the Republic (Colombia)

The Bank of the Republic (Spanish: Banco de la República) is the state-run central bank of the Republic of Colombia. Its main functions are detailed by the Congress according to the Ley 31 de 1992. One of them is the issuance of the Colombian currency, the peso. The bank is also active in promoting financial inclusion policy and is a leading member of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion.

Located at 4.60139, -74.0728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Central banks, Banks of Colombia, Banks established in 1923, 1923 establishments in Colombia

Santa Fe (Bogotá)

Santa Fe is the third locality of Bogotá, Capital District of Colombia. Santa Fe is the traditional downtown of the city of Bogotá. This area once comprised Bogotá's total main urban area and was known as "Santa Fe de Bogotá" with its traditional neighborhoods. Santa Fe is one of Bogotá's most developed areas and includes the area by the Carrera Septima, one of the main arteries with most of Bogotá's skyscrapers.

Located at 4.61389, -74.0786 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Localities of Bogotá

Central Cemetery of Bogotá

Central Cemetery of Bogotá is one of the main and most famous cemeteries in Colombia located in Bogotá. Houses several national heroes, poets and former Colombian presidents. It was opened in 1836 and was declared National Monument in 1984. Some of the sculptors of the mausoleums are Tenerani and Sighinolfi.

Located at 4.61639, -74.0753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Burials at Central Cemetery of Bogotá, Cemeteries in Colombia, Visitor attractions in Bogotá, Buildings and structures in Bogotá

Air France Flight 422

Air France Flight 422 was a scheduled flight on 20 April 1998 by Air France from Bogotá, Colombia, to Quito, Ecuador. The Boeing 727 was destroyed, killing all 53 people on board, when it crashed into the mountains east of Bogotá because of foggy weather and low visibility after taking off from Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport. The plane was owned by TAME, the Ecuadoran airline, but leased to Air France.

Located at 4.59889, -74.0808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Aviation accidents and incidents in Colombia, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1998, 1998 in Colombia, Air France accidents and incidents

Centro de Comercio Internacional

Centro de Comercio Internacional is a skyscraper located in Bogotá, Colombia. The building is 190m/623 ft, 50 floors. The building is another neighbor of the largest skyscraper in Colombia, Torre Colpatria. Inside this building are located some offices of Davivienda Bank, that recently obtained the rights of the building. When it was built, it was called as Centro Las Americas.

Located at 4.61611, -74.0708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Landmarks in Colombia, Skyscrapers in Colombia, Visitor attractions in Bogotá, Buildings and structures in Bogotá, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters

Quinta de Bolívar

The Quinta de Bolivar is a colonial house in Bogota, Colombia, that served as a residence to Simon Bolivar in the capital after the war of independence. It is now used as a museum dedicated to Bolivar's life and times.

Located at 4.602, -74.072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Simón Bolívar, Colonial architecture, Museums in Bogotá, Biographical museums