Salt Cathedral

Salt flats are one of South America’s biggest natural marvels, but they’re not the only salt-based attraction you’ll find on this continent. Colombia is home to its own Salt Cathedral, carved in an old salt mine 200 meters underground in the small town of Zipaquirá near Bogotá.

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Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá

One of the timeless symbols of Bogotá, Primatial Cathedral is located in the heart of the iconic Plaza de Bolívar. Built in a neoclassical style, this cathedral opened its doors in 1823 and later became a national monument of Colombia due to its historical, architectural, and cultural significance.

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The National Shrine of Our Lady of Carmen

One of Bogotá’s marvels of modern architecture, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Carmen was designed by Giovanni Buscaglione during the early 20th century. It was built in the Florentine Gothic Style, and it became a true sensation thanks to its striped red-and-white façade.

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One of the best things for anyone to do in Bogotá, especially on a rainy or drab day, is to visit some of the city’s fascinating museums. Here are our recommendations for the three best ones to see.

Museo del Oro

Bogotá’s history revolves largely around the discovery of gold in the area and the later conquest of the area by Spanish colonists that used the gold to get rich.

The Museo del Oro tells the story of gold in Colombia’s history and also has an incredible collection of pre-Hispanic gold art and statues.

Museo Botero

One of Latin America’s best art museums, the Museo Botero, is located in Bogotá.

A large percentage of the works in the museum are by Fernando Botero, Colombia’s most famous artist who’s known for his larger-than-life statues. Also, you can find works here by artists such as Dali, Picasso, and Monet.

Museo Nacional de Colombia

Colombia’s National Museum tells the story of Colombia, before, during, and after Spanish colonization.

Here, you can see ancient mummies as well as artifacts documenting the conquest of Colombian territory. Any history lover will love this museum and its fascinating collections.

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Here are the four highest-located capital cities on Earth that you can visit.

La Paz, Bolivia

The capital of Bolivia is the highest capital on Earth, located at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level. Its location high in the Andes Mountains gives it a spectacular backdrop, and visitors have the ability to see lots of beautiful architecture dating back to the colonial era.

Quito, Ecuador

Another South American capital comes in at 2nd on the list, located at almost 9,500 feet above sea level. Quito is a treat, and was even named a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its treasure of having the largest preserved old town in all of the Americas.

Bogota, Colombia

The third-highest capital on Earth is also located in South America! Bogota, Colombia’s capital, has a ton of cultural attractions and a world-class museum scene. Don’t forget to try delicious Colombian food such as arepas if you go, too.

Thimphu, Bhutan

The tiny capital of the Asian country of Bhutan, with a population of just over 100,000, checks in at fourth on the list. This capital hosts all kinds of Buddhist monasteries and holy sites, and is a very unique destination to visit.

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Salt Cathedral

Salt flats are one of South America’s biggest natural marvels, but they’re not the only salt-based attraction you’ll find on this continent. Colombia is home to its own Salt Cathedral, carved in an old salt mine 200 meters underground in the small town of Zipaquirá near Bogotá.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Geraldo Mejia Severino (@geraldomejia)

Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá

One of the timeless symbols of Bogotá, Primatial Cathedral is located in the heart of the iconic Plaza de Bolívar. Built in a neoclassical style, this cathedral opened its doors in 1823 and later became a national monument of Colombia due to its historical, architectural, and cultural significance.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Charlyn Clavijo (@unacolombianaennoruega)

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Carmen

One of Bogotá’s marvels of modern architecture, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Carmen was designed by Giovanni Buscaglione during the early 20th century. It was built in the Florentine Gothic Style, and it became a true sensation thanks to its striped red-and-white façade.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Andres Vesga Ciro (@avesga)

The post Bogota, Colombia is Worth the Visit For Its Churches Alone  appeared first on Traveler Master.

One of the best things for anyone to do in Bogotá, especially on a rainy or drab day, is to visit some of the city’s fascinating museums. Here are our recommendations for the three best ones to see.

Museo del Oro

Bogotá’s history revolves largely around the discovery of gold in the area and the later conquest of the area by Spanish colonists that used the gold to get rich.

The Museo del Oro tells the story of gold in Colombia’s history and also has an incredible collection of pre-Hispanic gold art and statues.

Museo Botero

One of Latin America’s best art museums, the Museo Botero, is located in Bogotá.

A large percentage of the works in the museum are by Fernando Botero, Colombia’s most famous artist who’s known for his larger-than-life statues. Also, you can find works here by artists such as Dali, Picasso, and Monet.

Museo Nacional de Colombia

Colombia’s National Museum tells the story of Colombia, before, during, and after Spanish colonization.

Here, you can see ancient mummies as well as artifacts documenting the conquest of Colombian territory. Any history lover will love this museum and its fascinating collections.

The post Bogotá is Full of Fantastic Museums appeared first on Traveler Master.

Here are the four highest-located capital cities on Earth that you can visit.

La Paz, Bolivia

The capital of Bolivia is the highest capital on Earth, located at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level. Its location high in the Andes Mountains gives it a spectacular backdrop, and visitors have the ability to see lots of beautiful architecture dating back to the colonial era.

Quito, Ecuador

Another South American capital comes in at 2nd on the list, located at almost 9,500 feet above sea level. Quito is a treat, and was even named a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its treasure of having the largest preserved old town in all of the Americas.

Bogota, Colombia

The third-highest capital on Earth is also located in South America! Bogota, Colombia’s capital, has a ton of cultural attractions and a world-class museum scene. Don’t forget to try delicious Colombian food such as arepas if you go, too.

Thimphu, Bhutan

The tiny capital of the Asian country of Bhutan, with a population of just over 100,000, checks in at fourth on the list. This capital hosts all kinds of Buddhist monasteries and holy sites, and is a very unique destination to visit.

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