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La Candelaria

Bogotá; 2600 meters above sea level.

 

La Candelaria is a historic neighborhood in the city's downtown, it is the equivalent to the Old City in other cities. The architecture of the old houses, churches and buildings has Spanish Colonial, Baroque and art deco styles. It houses several universities, libraries and museums.

 

The city was founded there on August 6, 1538 and the first church was built, this town encompasses the historic center of Bogotá, as well as an important tourist, educational and commercial center.

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Candelaria,_Bogot%C3%A1

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Uploaded on April 25, 2023
Taken on April 6, 2023