The resting place of most of the 80 Colombian nationalists executed by the Spanish between 1810-1819.
Bogota's oldest surviving church. Contains the city's largest alter piece.
Largest church of the colonial period. Founded by the Jesuits but only completed after their expulsion.
Built on the site where the first mass was celebrated following the founding of the city. It is the fourth church on this site following 1 upgrade and 2 collapses.
Beautiful colonial period church. Walls are adorned with colonial period art.
Costumes representing the tradition dress of different regions of Colombia.
Bolivar's country mansion donated to him in 1820 in gratitude for his services in gaining independence.
The spot where the Creole rebellion against Spanish rule started on 20 July 1810. Great exhibition on that independence struggle.
Former Bogota police HQ. Most interesting exhibit is about the 499 day hunt for Pablo Escobar containing his bloody jacket from the day of his death.
Great collection of oil paintings and drawings by Gregorio Vasquez de Arce y Ceballos is a real highlight.
Features an extensive collection of pottery from Colombia's pre-Columbian period.
Great collection of bank notes, coins and presses as well as some ornate relgious items. Admission is free.
Free admission. Permanent exhibition of art donated by Colombia's most famous artist Fernando Botero.
Contains over 34000 gold artefacts. Guided tours in English twice daily at 11am and 3pm.
Originally a Carmelite convent, converted into a 500 seat performing arts venue.
Originally a Jesuit college, converted to the government HQ, now home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Neoclassical palace. Was attacked and damage following the assassination of Eliecer Gaitan and only restored in 1979.
Beautiful neoclassical building designed by English architect Thomas Reed. Home to the Colombian parliament.
This French-style mayoral office flanks the whole western edge of Plaza de Bolivar.
Famous for a 1985 seizure by M-19 guerillas. Was completely gutted in a fire when an army offensive claimed it back.
Check out the bronze statue of liberation hero Simon Bolivar in the middle of the square.
Original built as a jail by English architect Thomss Reed, it was converted to a museum in 1948.
