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Q: What architectural styles are represented in the main temples of Bogotá?

The Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes is made in neo-Gothic style with pointed towers and stained glass windows. The San Francisco church combines elements of baroque and colonial architecture with rich gold decor. The Primada Cathedral, built in 1807, represents Neoclassicism with massive columns and strict lines.

Q: Where to go in Bogota with children for an interesting family holiday?

The José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden offers fascinating ecological trails and a collection of orchids. The Bogota Planetarium hosts interactive programs for young astronomers. In Simon Bolivar Park, children can see miniature models of the main attractions of Colombia.

Q: Where in Bogota to take the most beautiful photos?

Bolivar Square with its monumental sculpture and colonial facades is a classic angle. The church of Nuestra Senora del Carmen with a striped facade in the style of Mudejar is a unique backdrop. Calle del Aguedo is known for its graffiti and colorful art installations.

Q: What legends are associated with historical sites of Bogotá?

According to legend, Lake Guatavita was the site of the ritual Eldorado, where the Muisco rulers covered themselves with gold. Legend has it that the underground passages of La Candelaria were used for secret meetings of independence fighters. Montserrat Hill is considered a sacred place where the Virgin Mary appeared.

Q: What little-known but unique attractions are worth seeing in Bogota?

Quinta de Bolivar is the residence of Simon Bolivar with original furniture and personal belongings. The Museum of Colonial Art houses rare paintings by Gregorio Vazquez de Arce y Ceballos. The Santander Gallery presents the contemporary art of Colombia in a former seventeenth-century monastery.

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