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Teatro Colon, Calle 10 No. 5-32. Teatro Colon was under renovation at the time
of this writing. It was built in the late 1800's and was declared a national
monument in 1975. The lavish theatre was constructed with Italian renaissance
architecture characteristics. Teatro Colon houses Bogotá's finest opera and
musical performances.
Cinemateca Distrital, Carrera 7 No. 22-79. Cinemateca Distrital shows classic
international films four times a day. Cost is 2,500 COP for admission. Daily movie
times are at 12:30, 3:00, 5:15, and 7:30 PM.
Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Municipal Theater, Carrera 7 No. 22-47. This is one of
Bogota's biggest theaters. Musical concerts, plays, ballet, dance performances
and many other types of shows are performed at this theatre.
HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS/MUSEUMS
La Candelaria area is filled with historical and culturally significant buildings and
museums. The area has beautiful old Spanish colonial architecture and
interesting streets to explore. There are numerous museums dedicated to
preserving and displaying important artifacts of Colombia's history. These
museums all have informative and interesting displays that help educate the
viewers. Plan a whole day of exploring with breaks of relaxation at numerous
high quality restaurants and cafes that are scattered all over the area. There are
also several museums and other interesting sites that are about a ten minute
walk north up the Septima.
LA CANDELARIA
HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS/MUSEUMS
Plaza de Bolívar is the center of the cultural area of Bogotá. This plaza is the one
that all the museums, churches, governmental and other important buildings