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Capitolio Nacional

La Candelaria
Closedvia Google
Opening hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

This grand 1926 building houses both houses of Congress, plus a mural by Santiago Martínez Delgado.via Google

A grand neoclassical stone building that houses the Congress of Colombia, taking nearly 80 years to construct.

Good to know
Dominates the south side of Plaza de Bolívar.

Reviews from Google

Andi6 months ago
If you are into architecture then this building and more so it's adjacent neighbouring buildings are all very beautiful and unique for Bogota!
Anthony Plaxen10 months ago
Very beautiful and lovely square that’s a historical landmark of Bogota and the nation of Columbia.
Chela year ago
Awesome to see and great shopping around
Nico Obando Salgado (Nicoeos)9 years ago
Nice place! Nice restaurants and museums around! You can walk around the 7th street but you must be careful!
Geo Travels3 years ago
This building was well lit in the main square. Looks like they were getting ready for some type of event
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