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 (which in Spanish is called Capitolio Nacional de Colombia) is a very important building in the heart of Bogotá, Colombia. It's located in Bolivar Square, a famous public space. This grand building is where the country's laws are made.
Construction of the Capitol began a long time ago, in 1848, and it was finally finished in 1926. It was designed by an architect named Thomas Reed.
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Colombia's National Capitol: Where Laws Are Made
The National Capitol is home to the Congress of Colombia. This means it's where the country's elected representatives meet. They work together to create and approve laws that affect everyone in Colombia.
A Look at the Capitol's History
Building such a large and important structure took many years. It started in the mid-1800s and was completed in the early 1900s. The design of the Capitol is in a style called Neoclassical architecture. This style often features grand columns and a formal, balanced look, similar to ancient Greek and Roman buildings.
Amazing Art Inside the Capitol
The National Capitol isn't just a place for politics; it's also a home for beautiful art. Inside, you can find impressive paintings that tell stories about Colombia's history.
Murals by Famous Artists
In 1938, an artist named Ignacio Gómez Jaramillo painted two special murals for the Capitol. Murals are large paintings directly on a wall or ceiling.
Later, in 1947, another famous artist, Santiago Martínez Delgado, created a magnificent mural. He painted it for an important meeting called the Inter-American Conference. This mural is in the Elliptic Chamber of the Congress building.
The mural by Santiago Martínez Delgado is a fresco. This means it was painted on wet plaster, which makes the colors last a very long time. It shows two important figures from Colombian history, Bolivar and Santander, leaving the Cucuta Congress. This event was part of creating a larger country called "Great Colombia." Many people consider this mural to be the most important fresco in Colombia and the artist's best work.
See also
In Spanish: Capitolio Nacional de Colombia para niños
