La Candelaria (Bogotá)
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| Surface: | 1.84 km 2 |
| location | 4 ° 36 ′ N , 74 ° 4 ′ W |
| Height above d. M .: | 2627 m |
| Population (2007): | 23,985 |
| Post Code: | 111711 |
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| Department : | Bogotá |
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La Candelaria is the 17th district ( localidad ) of the Colombian capital Bogotá . With an area of 184 hectares and a resident population of around 24,000 people, it is the capital's smallest district. La Candelaria is completely enclosed by the municipality of Santa Fe . Its name comes from the Catholic feast day of Mary Candlemas .
La Candelaria is the historical and cultural center of the city. Cobblestone streets, contemplative squares and brightly painted houses testify to the colonial heritage. La Candelaria is one of the best preserved historic old towns in Latin America.
The district has a rich cultural life. There are numerous libraries, theaters and museums. In addition, many universities and government agencies have their headquarters here. Due to its attractiveness as a bohemian district of Bogotá, La Candelaria is a popular meeting place for intellectual fringe groups with predominantly literary, artistic and musical activity or ambition and has many visitors all year round. The heart of nightlife beats here and you are right in the heart of Bogotá.
Institutions and sights
- Plaza de Bolívar , Bogotá's largest public square
- Casa de Nariño , the official residence of the President of the Republic
- Catedral Primada Basílica Metropolitana de la Inmaculada Concepción de María en Bogotá , Cathedral Church of the Primate of Colombia
- Casa de Moneda de Colombia , historical mint, now houses the numismatics and art collection of the Banco de la República
- Universidad de La Salle , institution of higher education
- Universidad del Rosario , private university
- Universidad Libre , private university
- Museo de Arte del Banco de la República , Museum of Fine Arts
- Teatro de Cristóbal Colón , National Theater of Colombia
- Universidad Externado de Colombia , private university
Individual evidence
- ↑ About the districts of Bogotá . insidedecolombia.com.co. Accessed March 9, 2017
Web links
Antonio Nariño | Barrios Unidos | Bosa | Chapinero | Ciudad Bolívar | Engativá | Fontibón | Kennedy | La Candelaria | Los Mártires | Puente Aranda | Rafael Uribe Uribe | San Cristóbal | Santa Fe | Suba | Sumapaz | Teusaquillo | Tunjuelito | Usaquén | Usme