landmarks in colombia

7/30/2019 Landmarks in Colombia

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First of all. What are

the landmarks?


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It is a well-known place of a country, a

city or somewhere. Examples:


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Quimbaya Museum Is a museum located in Armenia, Colombia

designed by Colombian architect Rogelio Salmona.


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It was displays a large collection of precolumbian

artcrafts, about 390 gold objects, 104 pottery, 22 stone

sculptures, carved woods, mainly from the precolumbian

Quimbaya civilization.

Some of the most important pieces are the gold Poporos

(traditional gadgets for the chewing of the coca leaves) and the

zoomorphic vases.


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Cali TowerIs a 46- storey skyscraper in downtown Cali, Colombia.


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It was built in the early 80s, the tower is built in the

International Style.

It currently houses a hotel and became

a landmark building in the city, as it dominatesthe skyline.


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The National Coffee Park (Parque Nacional delCaf)

Is a theme park located in the department

of Quindo, Colombia. The park can be

reached from a

cable car.

The two areas are

linked by a cable

car (gondola lift).

In 2009 the park

received its 5

millionth visitor.


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The park was founded in 1995 by the NationalFederation of Coffee Growers of Colombia and the

Departmental Committee of Coffee Growers of Quindo.


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Santamara Bullring (Plaza de Toros deSantamara, in original Spanish)

Is a bullring in Bogot, Colombia and it is currently used

for bullfighting, although it has also been used for

concerts and other cultural activities.


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The stadium holds 14,500 people and was built in 1931.

The first bullring in

Bogota was built in 1890

by the Italian Pietro

Cantini at a site known

as La Bomba.

This bullring is more

commonly known as the

Plaza de TorosSantamara.

It is considered National

monument of Colombia.


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La Candelaria Is a historic neighborhood in downtown Bogot,

Colombia.

The architecture of the old houses, churches and buildings

has Spanish Colonial and Baroque styles. It houses several

universities, libraries and museums.


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Quevedo brook plaza (Plaza del chorro deQuebedo)

Is a public place in Bogota where some historians claim

that Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada founded the city in

1538.

Today the square is frequented by tourists and is

surrounded by cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops.


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Fort of San Felipe, CartagenaLocated on the outskirts of the city on the Hill of San

Lazaro, this 16th century fortress played an integral role

in protecting South America during colonial times.

The castle is known for its strikingly grand entrance and

series of complex tunnels.


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Adults and children of all ages love to work their way through the

forts medieval maze of passageways.

Walking through the antiquated tunnels of this fortress, youmight just feel as though youre in another century.


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The Monument to Effort or Monumento alEsfuerzo

Is a large sculpture realized by Colombian artist Rodrigo

Arenas Betancur in the department of Quindo

(Colombia) as a memorial for the foundation of the city

and the antioquian colonisation that made it possible.

It is a 28 meter high bronze sculpture and was

dedicated in 1978. Its current location is in the

main square of Armenia.


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This are some of the most famous landmarks in Colombia.

A little parts of the our beautiful country Colombia. Existmany more... Discover and travel for Colombia. It is a

gorgeous country.


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PRESENT BY:

Laura Sofa Barrera V,

Paula Rodrguez Chaves.

1004 JT.

La Merced School

2013

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