- Location: La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia
Perhaps, in any capital there is that place from which the journey begins on the most popular and interesting cites of the city, at least in part giving an opportunity to learn what and how people live in this country. In Kiev, this role is played by Independence Square, in Moscow, all in the first rush to the Red. In Bogotá , the capital of Colombia , it is necessary to start your acquaintance with the city from Bolivar square.
What is interesting for tourists Bolivar Square in Bogota?
Bolivar Square is the most famous landmark of Colombia . Her image appears in promotional tourist videos, on postcards and all sorts of booklets. Make a photo in the square for an ordinary tourist is a must-see item in the to do list. Perhaps, such popularity is quite understandable. Around Bolivar Square are central architectural buildings of Bogota:
- National Capitol;
- Palace of Justice;
- Cathedral of the Catedral-Primate-de-Colombia ;
- The Archbishop's Palace.
In addition to such a rich environment, there is also a monument to the liberators and a monument to the first president of Colombia, Simon Bolivar.
The main entertainment in Bolivar Square, in addition to enjoying the majestic architecture and trying to get the spirit of the period of Spanish colonization, is the change of guard of honor at 17:00. This tradition has remained unchanged for many years. And still there are always a lot of pigeons who do not fear eating bread crumbs from tourists directly from their hands. Especially fabulous Bolivar Square in Bogota looks on Christmas. The authorities do not stint on holiday decorations and entourage. In this period, even the statue of the first president gleams with tinsel and garlands.
How to get to Bolivar Square in Bogotá?
The most comfortable option for traveling is a taxi. However, a few blocks from Bolivar Square there is a bus stop AK 10 - Cl 9, through which there are routes Nos. 59A, 252, C27, and San Victorino A-3, which can be reached by buses Nos. M81, M83.