Holiday Destination: Boliver Square

Considered the main square of the city for its proximity the Gold Museum. The Bolívar Square is located in the heart of the historical area of Bogotá Colombia. It has a statue of Simon Bolivar sculpted in 1846 by the Italian Pietro Tenerani, Boliver Square was the first ever public monument in the city. On the Northern side of the square is the Palace of Justice, a big modern building where the Supreme Court works Other landmark located there is Colombian National Capitol which is one of the most significant and beautiful buildings. During the Christmas season an enormous over-decorated plastic tree stands on it. Although it looks strange, all the Colombians in Bogota and guests enjoy it and accept it as typical Christmas decoration.

Climate

Summer 17 °C and Winter 8 °C.

Tourist Season

Tourisum mostly season in Summer.

Accommodation

Hotels, Apartments, Studio apartment, Houses, Condos, Lofts.

General Information Of Boliver Square

• Land Area: 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km2)
• Population: 7 million.
• Capital City: Bogota .
• Language: English and Spanish.

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Boliver Square

Plaza Bolivar

The Plaza Bolivar is also known as the Plaza of Congress or Plaza of the Inquisition as it is surrounded by the Legislative Palace which is the seat of the Congress of Peru, and the site of the former Tribunal of the Inquisition. It is located in the Barrios Altos neighborhood of the Historic Center of Lima, the capital of Peru. The usual place to start discovering Bogotá is Plaza de Bolívar, the heart of the original town. In the middle of the square is a bronze statue of Simón Bolívar (cast in 1846), the work of an Italian artist, Pietro Tenerani. This was the first public monument erected in the city.

Santuario De Monserrate

El Cerro de Monserrate es el símbolo por excelencia de Bogotá. Ubicado a 3.152 metros de altura sobre el nivel del mar, alberga en su cima el Santuario del Señor Caído, lugar de peregrinación de nacionales y extranjeros, rodeado de una exuberante vegetación y desde donde se aprecia el mejor paisaje de la sabana bogotana. The Virgen Morena de Montserrat, patroness of Catalonia, whose replica – called “La Moreneta” – was kept in the church. The hill is a pilgrim destination, as well as a tourist attraction. In addition to the church, the summit contains restaurants, cafeteria, souvenir shops and many smaller tourist facilities. Monserrate can be accessed by aerial tramway, a funicular or by climbing, the preferred way of pilgrims.

Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira

The story of the Cathedral of Salt of Zipaquira is certainly one of persistence. The original cathedral was carved out of an active salt mine beginning in 1950. Inaugurated in 1954, the cathedral the only lasted for 36 years before authorities, worried about its structural soundness, shut it down. Antes de entrar, lo primero que se ve es la plazoleta de banderas donde se encuentra la escultura de la Virgen de Guasá (que significa sal y agua), santa patrona de los mineros quien tiene a sus pies un minero. En la Plaza Ceremonial también están la Cruz Cardinal, el monumento minero, el campanario y las fuentes de agua.This, however, did not deter the town of Zipaquira.

Iglesia del Divino Niño Jesús del 20 de Julio

This is one of the busiest temples in the city, thanks to the devotion of thousands to the likeness of the Divine Child. Salesian priest Juan del Rizzo convoked the community of the 20 de Julio neighborhood to raise the necessary funds for its construction.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal

Terminal De Transportes Bogota DC

Bogotá D.C., Bogota, Colombia.

Parqueadero Público Terminal De

Cundinamarca, Bogota, Colombia.

Terminal De Transporte Del Sur

Road No. K77G

Cundinamarca, Bogota

Colombia.

Nearest Airport

Simon Bolivar International Airport : For the international flights.

Nearest Railway Station

San Antonio Train Station

Cundinamarca 110010

Bogota, Colombia.