Bogota - the capital of Colombia
Exotic Colombia has an equally exotic capital called Bogota. There are many places here that are unusual for the average tourist. Despite the remote location and a completely different mentality, tourists from the countries of the former Soviet Union are gradually discovering this country and everything connected with it. The capital of Colombia, Bogota, has always deserved special attention. It is not just a city, it is a part of Colombian culture, a center of politics and economics. According to the 2011 census, there were 7.4 million people in the city..
Culture of Bogota
The main museums of the country are concentrated in the capital of Colombia. There are nine in total:
- Archaeological Museum;
- Museum of Gold;
- Museum of Arts and Folk Traditions;
- Museum of Popular Development;
- Museum of Religious Art;
- Colonial Art Museum;
- National Museum of Colombia;
- Mint;
- Modern Art Museum.
There are also several large educational institutions in the city, such as the National University of Columbia and the Columbia Academy. In addition, theatrical life is in full swing in the capital. Every two years the city turns into a huge theater stage. It hosts the Iberoamerican Theater Festival, the largest on the planet..
The botanical garden of Bogota deserves special attention. Each tourist can easily enjoy the beauty of nature, because there are exotic plants that you will not see anywhere else. Colombians love spectacles, as evidenced by the event held every year - bullfights manage to collect about two hundred thousand tourists and spectators.
City architecture
A large number of architectural monuments of the city were built in the period from the 17th to the 19th century. The historic center of Bogota is a web of winding streets that stretch through the mountain hills. In different periods of history, different styles prevailed in the construction of the city - from plateresque to baroque and mannerism. A large number of hiking trails run through the Church of San Ignacio. The amazingly decorated facade and richness of the interior made this landmark famous all over the world..
