La Candelaria, Bogotá
La Candelaria is the 17th locality of Bogotá, Colombia. A historic neighborhood in the city's downtown, it is the equivalent to the Old City in other cities. The architecture of the old houses, churches and buildings has Spanish Colonial Baroque, and art deco styles. It houses several universities, libraries and museums.
La Candelaria | |
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Location of the locality in the city of Bogotá | |
Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá | |
| Coordinates: 4°35′30″N 74°04′27″W | |
| Country | Colombia |
| City | Bogotá D.C. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.06 km2 (0.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,600 m (8,500 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 22,115 |
| • Density | 11,000/km2 (28,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
| Website | Official website |
It is made up of the neighborhoods La Catedral, La Concordia, Las Aguas, Centro Administrativo, Egipto, Belén, San Francisco Rural, Nueva Santa Fe and Santa Bárbara. The city was founded there on August 6, 1538 and the first church was built, this town encompasses the historic center of Bogotá, as well as an important tourist, educational and commercial center.
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