Old Town
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Reviewed by:
Alex
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The Old town of Bogotá is situated in the historic central neighbourhood of La Candelaria where there are a number of tourist sights to visit.
The houses here are well maintained in the old colonial style with tiled roofs and lots of history.
Some have carved balconies, projecting attics and twisted ironwork.
At the heart of the Old Town is the Plaza Bolivar which has a statue of the liberator.
On the north of the Plaza is the Supreme Court of Justice which was newly renovated in 1999.
The Old Town has a cathedral which was rebuilt between 1807 and 1823 in a classical style.
The Biblioteca Luis Angel Arango is one of the best library complexes here with research rooms, 3 reading rooms, a concert hall, cafeteria and galleries.
In the area of the old town there are a number of private and public universities which have a vast student population.
Category: Attractions
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