National Capitol of Colombia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids National Capitol of Colombia |
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Capitolio Nacional de Colombia
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North side (2016)
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| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Town or city | Bogotá |
| Country | Colombia |
| Construction started | 20 July 1848 |
| Completed | 7 August 1926 |
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| Architect | Thomas Reed |
The National Capitol of Colombia (in Spanish, Capitolio Nacional de Colombia), often called Capitolio Nacional, is a very important building in central Bogotá. Bogotá is the capital city of Colombia. This grand building is where the Congress of Colombia meets to make laws for the country. Think of it as the heart of Colombia's government!
Construction of the Capitol began a long time ago, in 1848. It took many years to build, finally finishing in 1926. A famous architect named Thomas Reed designed this impressive structure.
Art Inside the Capitol
Famous Murals
The National Capitol is not just a place for laws; it also holds amazing art! Inside, you can find beautiful large paintings called murals. These artworks often tell stories and show important moments in Colombian history.
In 1938, an artist named Ignacio Gómez Jaramillo painted two murals for the Capitol. These added to the building's beauty and history.
Later, in 1947, another famous artist, Santiago Martínez Delgado, created a huge mural. He was asked to paint it for a big meeting called the Inter-American Conference. This special painting is in the Elliptic Chamber of the Congress building. It shows important figures like Bolivar and Santander leaving the Cucuta congress. This event was a key moment when Great Colombia was being formed. Many people believe this mural is the most important fresco painting in all of Colombia and Santiago Martínez Delgado's best work!
See Also
- List of buildings in Bogotá
