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Bogota D.C. - Colombia

Bogotá

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, from 1991 to 2000 called Santafé de Bogotá, is the capital, and largest city, of Colombia. It is also designated by the national constitution as the capital of the department of Cundinamarca, though the city of Bogotá now comprises an independent capital district and no longer belongs administratively to that department. Bogotá is the most populous city in the country, with 7,363,782 inhabitants as of 2010.

Located at 4.59806, -74.0758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bogotá, Capitals in South America, Capital districts and territories, Capitals of Colombian departments, Populated places established in 1538, Subdivisions of Colombia

Congress of Colombia

The Congress of the Republic of Colombia (Spanish: Congreso de la República de Colombia) is the name given to Colombia's bicameral national legislature. The Congress of Colombia consists of the 102-seat Senate (Senado), and the 166-seat Chamber of Representatives (Cámara de Representantes). Members of both houses are elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms.

Located at 4.59806, -74.0758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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National legislatures, Government of Colombia, Legislative branch of Colombia, Bicameral legislatures, Congress of Colombia

Senate of Colombia

The Senate of the Republic of Colombia (Spanish: Senado de la República de Colombia) is the upper house of the Congress of Colombia, with the lower house being the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia. The Senate has 102 members elected for concurrent four-year terms.

Located at 4.5975, -74.0764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government of Colombia, National upper houses, Legislative branch of Colombia, Senate of Colombia

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

Capitolio Nacional

Capitolio Nacional (or National Capitol) is a building on Bolivar Square in central Bogotá, the construction of which began in 1876, by order of president Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera, and was not concluded until 1926. It houses both houses of the Congress of Colombia. It was designed and started its construction by Thomas Reed.

Located at 4.5975, -74.0764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1926, Landmarks in Colombia, Visitor attractions in Bogotá, Buildings and structures in Bogotá, Seats of national legislatures, Neoclassical palaces

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

National Library of Colombia

The National Library of Colombia (Spanish: Biblioteca Nacional de Colombia) is the national library of Colombia. The library is a dependency of the Colombian Ministry of Culture.

Located at 4.60955, -74.0686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1777 establishments, Ministry of Culture (Colombia), National libraries, Libraries in Bogotá, Deposit libraries

Caracol Radio

Caracol Radio (Cadena Radial Colombiana, "Colombian Radio Network") is one of the main radio networks in Colombia. Founded in Medellín in 1948 when La Voz de Antioquia station acquired the 50% of Emisoras Nuevo Mundo, based in Bogotá. Julio Mario Santo Domingo was its main shareholder until 2004, when Spanish Grupo Prisa bought the Grupo Latino de Radio, whose 17% was Santo Domingo's.

Located at 4.59806, -74.0758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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PRISA, Radio networks, Radio stations in Colombia, Radio stations established in 1948

Bolívar Square

The Bolívar Square is located in the heart of the historical area of Bogotá. It has a statue of Simón Bolívar sculpted in 1846 by the Italian Pietro Tenerani, which was the first ever public monument in the city. Plaza Bolívar is also the name given to the main square in every city or town of Venezuela, the native country of Simón Bolívar. On the Northern side of the square is the Palace of Justice, a big modern building where the Supreme Court works.

Located at 4.59806, -74.0758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Squares in Bogotá, Landmarks in Colombia, Visitor attractions in Bogotá

Primary Cathedral of Bogotá

The Archbishopric Cathedral of Bogotá is a Roman Catholic cathedral located at the eastern side of Bolívar Square in Bogotá, D.C. , Colombia. It is seat of the Archbishop of Bogotá, Cardinal Mon. Pedro Rubiano Saenz. The Cathedral was built between 1807 and 1823. When the Spanish conquerors officially founded the city of Bogotá, they established in 12 huts and a hay-church, that -after being totally built- would take the name of Archbishopric Cathedral of Bogotá.

Located at 4.59796, -74.0752 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1823, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Roman Catholic cathedrals in Colombia, Landmarks in Colombia, Visitor attractions in Bogotá, Basilica churches in South America, Buildings and structures in Bogotá

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

Casa de Moneda de Colombia

The Casa de Moneda de Colombia (Spanish for Colombian mint) is a Colombian currency museum based in the city of Bogotá, Cundinamarca. It was founded in 1621 as the mint ("casa de moneda" translates as "mint"). The current mint is known simply as the Fábrica de Moneda (coin factory).

Located at 4.59667, -74.0736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Coin mints, 1621 establishments, Museums in Bogotá, Numismatic museums

Santamaría Bullring

Santamaría Bullring (Plaza de Toros de Santamaría, in original Spanish) is a bullring in Bogotá, Colombia and it is currently used for bullfighting, although it has also been used for concerts and other cultural activities. The stadium holds 14,500 people and was built in 1931. This bullring is more commonly known as the Plaza de Toros Santamaría. Outside this bullring there is a statue honoring Pepe Cáceres, the famous Colombian torero.

Located at 4.61305, -74.0681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Landmarks in Colombia, Buildings and structures in Bogotá, Bullrings in Colombia, Buildings and structures completed in 1931

Colombian National Museum

The National Museum of Colombia (Spanish: Museo Nacional de Colombia) is the National Museum of Colombia housing collections on its history, art, culture. Located in Bogotá downtown, is the biggest and oldest museum in Colombia. The National Museum of Colombia is a dependency of the Colombian Ministry of Culture. The National Museum is the oldest in the country and one of the oldest in the continent, built in 1823. Its fortress architecture is built in stone and brick.

Located at 4.61553, -74.069 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums established in 1823, Civilization museums, Ministry of Culture (Colombia), Museums in Bogotá, National museums, Art museums and galleries in Colombia, 1823 establishments in Colombia

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

Radioacktiva

Radioacktiva is a Colombian radio station broadcasting from Bogotá. It is owned by Caracol Radio, part of the Spanish media organization Grupo PRISA. It started broadcasting in 1989 programming both rock and pop music. In 1997 it was reformatted to focus on rock music. In 2001 it would switch frequencies with sister station Tropicana Estéreo.

Located at 4.59806, -74.0758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1989 establishments in Colombia, Radio stations in Colombia, Radio stations established in 1989

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

W Radio (Colombia)

W Radio Colombia is a news/talk/adult contemporary Colombian radio network, part of Caracol Radio. It started in 1973 as adult contemporary station Caracol Estéreo. It is part of the W Radio system, with networks in Mexico, Los Angeles, Panama, and formerly Chile. The station is best known for its morning news show La W, presented by Julio Sánchez Cristo, Alberto Casas Santamaría, and camila zuluaga.

Located at 4.59806, -74.0758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Radio stations in Colombia, Radio stations established in 2003, PRISA

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