Church of San Diego!

Church of San Diego! :

°Interesting Facts! :
Did you know that the Church of San Diego is one of the most important churches in downtown, it is important in Bogota because its one of colonial churches nowadays. Did you know that the Church of San Diego is next to the Hotel Tequendama, a very luxury hotel. Inside the church you can find many different things, you can find different types of paintings, and glass decorations.

The Church of San Diego is one of the oldest churches in Bogota, in one of the pictures you can see how was the name in the past of the street where is located the Church of San Diego. Inside of the building there are many beautiful things, there are many statues representing the saints that Catholic Church believes in. The street is: (Calle 26 - Avenida Jorge Elieser Gaitan).

Inside of the church you can find the history of the church, the story says that once upon a time like in 1400 existed a very dedicated catholic monk that beilived in God, he was so good that people started to call him San Diego, when he died the pope from that time decided to create one church for him, it's name was San Diego's church, the builders decided to build it with wood, the constructions are so old so the staff of the church must clean it and take care of it.

Done by: Juan Guillermo Perez

mana concert event

this concert was so amazing it was so romantic and in that concert you can concentrated many emotions at the same time they make a review of the most iconic songs of their discography and topics presented his latest 'love is fighting the concert was in the outsides of bogota, i love this concert because i love mana songs they take a gril to te top of the stage and it was her birthday so we sing happy birthday and after that another of their songs. the logistic was so organized and there wanst any problem at all.
by: laura camelo

lady gaga concert event

in this concert a very large crowd was singing all her songs she change her wardrobe more than 12 times including a meat dress everything went very cute and perfect spoke highly of Colombia in her song born this way rose to two people she also highlighted their dances and costumes. at the beginning she arrives in a unicorn.

That was the show that starred in Gaga Tuesday night at El Campin stadium in interpreting her song Born This Way, which gives the name and the whole concept to their current tour.
Before Gaga appeared on the scene, opened the show with a DJ Lady Starlight 'performance' that viewers were greeted with apathy and rock band The Darkness, with its powerful sound that gave a great show to the public. Who did not know this group was surprised with his electric shock.
The many outfits that used the singer always called attention: when he sang 'Alejandro', appeared with a bra as machine guns, for 'Bloody Mary', wore a wedding dress stunning futuristic six feet which seemed to float on stage.

For Gaga, the tour of Central and South America has been a challenge: public attendance has not been as expected. The images of his concert in Costa Rica last November 2, coinciding with the ticket sales figures in other countries, show that for Latin Americans, this artist has surpassed Madonna, whose turn of Colombia will surprise the on 28 and 29 November, in Medellin.

by: laura camelo

DIVERCITY

If you are looking for fun for kids stop thinking  about pupets and circus you better think of DIVERCITY the best place for kids having fun every kid in bogota has been in divercity at least once.

Divercity, is a theme park for children between three and thirteen located in Bogota, this theme park is born for the first time in Bogota, Cundinamarca in the Mall Santa Fe (Bogota) in May 2006 with an area of 5,200 m².
Currently Divercity Bogotá is the theme park Divercity most important of these theme parks, is the most important because there was the first building, and is the largest in the Republic of Colombia, also divided on which is the most visited to obtained.
The park is a city where children can play at being big and as such is a city has its own currency and if you own citizenship card
The requirements to enter the park are: Upon entering the park children and adults may enter the booth where should purchase the bracelet, this bracelet containing a microchip that identifies where the visitor detects fire, and where things visitor is in danger.
 The park has diferent places between those  are the caracol tv station, the teather, coca-cola factory, an airplane, etc.
Divercity has got many awards between those are the best thematic park of bogota and best place for teaching kids how to be responsable.
Also in divercity there are able to do parties because the park has got differnt rooms for making parties.
And also Divercity has got and adult daycare  dor adults stay while kids are having fun.

In conclusion I think Divercity is the best thematic park ever not just for the variety od activities you can do and also because there you can make experiences that kids will never forget not just gaming but for a day experience.

Roberto Arias Perez wow what a great theater

Do you know the theater Roberto Arias Perez? One of the most famus theater in Bogota? If you dont you have lost many great shows of worldwide known artist and shows of nationals artists.

On May 7, 1981 Beethoven's Ninth Symphony opened the musical art history and scenic Colsubsidio offer its members and the community at large, through the most beautiful scenery in the country: Roberto Arias Perez Colsubsidio Theatre.
Within Colsubsidio philosophy, to contribute to improving the quality of life of the members, the cultural aspect is considered of paramount importance to provide a truly comprehensive education of the individual, which enables them to live with dignity in society.
Under that premise was created Teatro Colsubsidio Roberto Arias Perez, to offer variety of events that contribute to improving the cultural level of the community, to enable low-income families attending world-class entertainment and foster children because and youth are familiar with the life of art and culture.
Roberto Perez Arias Theatre is one of the most important places for the city of Bogota not only for its wide open spaces but also for the quality that counts and the international arena that had this.
I can personally say the backstage of the theater, near the stage has a cafe artist and also has great esenario, Under the stage there mesannini which are located in areas of makeup and hair. The theater has seven floors of dressing the first three floors are individual dressing rooms and backstage the other floors are collective.

In conclusion to my theater Roberto Arias Perez is one of the most beautiful theaters in Bogota Colombia and with this has grown culturally.

Mariana Escobar Bernoske

The best hamburger restaurant el corral

This restaurants is one of the most famous restaurants in colombia because their hamburgers have a delicious touch you would never find in another place, this restaurant is recognized as a mark of tradition, the waiter told me that from birth sought to create, under the theme "original recipe", a concept unique home. they see that the restaurant was going so well and Corral Gourmet opened the first as the same the beer station.
by: laura camelo

The Militar Museum

Let't visit the Military Museum and learn some military history from colombia! :

°Interesting Facts! :

Did you know that the Military Museum is one of the most important museums in downtown because inside it you can see how is the Military history in colombia. Also did you know that in one part of theMilitary Museum there is one car that has the same aspect of the Botimovil from Batman, I took a photo of the batimovil. In the Military Museum you can see real weapons, also you can see real airplains, they are realy big machines that functioned ones but nowadays they are not working!

One of the most important thing of the Military Museum is that is shows the national history of the army of Colombia, the Military Museum is really big, it is divided in 5 sections, the first one is't about all the devices that the Colombian army has used against FARC. The second one has all the trophies that important militaries had won, also there are all the flags that Colombia has used. In the 3 one there are the different uniforms that the army has used. In the 4 one and the 5 one there are all the different kinds of machines and cars that the Colombian army has used, some of those machines are really old. In the 5 one there all the devices that Colombian army has used, also there are the rockets and the bullets that are used.

There are many kinds of airplains, helicopters and tanks, the one that I liked the most is the Batimovil tank, also my father liked the yellow helicopter, because it is not heavy and it is just for two people. I learned that the weapons in the museum use gun powder in order to function because that is what makes the bullets explote and defeat the enemy.

THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE WORLD!

Have you ever heard about "The Candelaria and Santa Barbara" neighborhoods?

The Candelaria is an historic neighborhood for Bogota, Colombia. The architecture in this neighborhood, the old houses, churches and buildings have the Spanish Colonial and Barroque style. In this neighborhood you can find several universities, libraries and museums. Also, the other neighborhood I'm talking about is Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara is a very commercial neighborhood because there you can find "Unicentro" mall and in the 122 street, there are many shops were you can find the things you need; but Santa Barbara is not just a comercial neighborhood, is also a place were you can find a home, so this is a great neighborhood!


There are many attractions in the Candelaria as the Botero museum, located on the 11th street,   the Luis Angel Arango Library, that is the most important library of Colombia because contains 1.1 million books and is the most visited public library in Latin America; the Gold Museum, this contains more than 36.000 pieces in gold, shell, wood and stone and belongs to the Republic Bank; and Monserrate, that is the symbol by excellence in the capital of Colombia, this is a tourist attraction and also a church and a restaurant.

In Santa Barbara, your principal attraction is shopping, because here there are shops of food, clothes, and technologie. Also there you can find medical offices, and hospitals. The other attraction here can be the Unicentro mall, becuase there you have all you need and also if you want to go to the movies, in Unicentro you can find a theatre.


In conclusion, I hope you learned something abuot this great city and, remember, If you want to know more about the history of your city, so visit the Candelaria neighborhood, because this is a very cultural place because of the museums, the librarys and the most important thing!, Monserrate hill!, because if you visit Monsterrate, you will have the opportunity to visit the church and the delicious resturant that is located in this hill. And if you just want to go shopping, so visit Santa Barbara, the commercial neihgborhood.

Done by: Santiago Luque 8A

Churches

Let's go to the Church and have some fun!



 °Interesting facts! :

Did you know that this church is opened from 6am to 8pm Saturdays and Sundays. The priest makes charity works, he asks the people to donate some money in order to help the people without money. This church is visited by many people because in addition to the daily Eucharistic celebrations, prayer groups are made, preparations for first communions, weddings, baptisms, etc...

This church is very important in the Santa Barbara district, it is important because it was created long ago. It's name is Santa Beatriz. My Grandmother lived 20 years ago in the Santa Barbara's district, she told me that when she went Unisentro she saw the construction, the priest is called Juan Pablo Tellez, he is a really good person.

The church has beautiful gardens and spacious parking, the number of visitors per chair is about 200 people.

Inside, the church is decorated with colorful flowers and large hanging lamps. On one wall hangs a huge picture with painting of Santa Beatriz, dressed in blue. It has wooden chairs and a marble altar.
Every Sunday the priest celebrates a Mass for the children and let them participate at all times. 

Done by: Juan Guillermo Perez

Cinemas

Have you ever visited the best and the most complete cinema there is in Bogota?
Then, you may have visited Cine colombia.
Did you know? Apart from being the best, it is nearly the only cinema in Bogota! It is so good, there is one in most of Bogota's malls! The best and the cheapest cinema is here in Bogota, as you will see next.

Here in Bogota, there is a cine colombia in the greatest and biggest malls, such as Santafe, and Unicentro. First of all, there is a wide range of snacks and beverages you can aquire in the shop for a little price. These snacks include popcorn, hot dogs, nachos, chocolate bars, sweet popcorn, and more. If you like, you can also add liquid butter to your popcorn for free! There is a also a big machine, allowing you to drink your favorites sodas, coca-cola or postobon sodas.
Apart from all this snacks and beverages, in some malls, you will also find other food shops, such as Juan Valdez cafe, and a sushi shop, called sushi. Apart, this restaurant has also home service, enabling you to eat delicious sushi even at home! If you are interested in this service, you can call 7482555, to order sushi.
Let's move to the interesting part, the movies!
There are new movies all the time in Cine Colombia. Actually, the best sold movie is Batman the dark night, but the top movie changes all the time. The next movie to come and has great expectation is resident evil 5: The revenge. In order to make you feel comfortable, there are soft chairs for you to watch your favorite movies. Almost all movies are produced not only in 2D, but in 3D!, giving you a better experience. Besides, you can aquire the cineco card, a special card that gives you special discounts. You can find these things and more in Cine Colombia.

As you have learned, the cinema offers us many great things, and it is our responsability to keep the place as we find it. For a great experience, we have to take care of the cinema, including chairs, floor and everything else. For 3D movies, you have to buy 3D glasses, and you can keep them forever, until you lose or damage them. If we take care of the cinema, every visit will be different, but remember, it's all in our hands!

Done by: Juan Sebastian Nocua

Libraries

National library! "

Let's visit the national library! The more you learn the more fun you have!
°Interesting facts! :

Did you know that the main purpous of the national library is to keep in mind all the knowledge that american indians left us, many books about the indians have been destroyed, much knowledge has been erased.The national library is trying to recover the knowledge that was lost. Many historians make little projects about this topic for the national library. There are as much sections about this topic as you can imagine!

One of the most important things about the National Library is that it started in the city of Cali, the first store/library was really small, the books were not interesting and the ones who managed the store didn't have much money. Then the National library became famous and expanded all over Colombia. When I visited the National Library I saw many books and magazines, there were many guards, I investigated that the book that people liked the most was:"Los Pilares De La Tierra" a very interesting book for people who want to know more about history,it is an English novel which is Amazing! The National Library sells many kinds of books, some magazines are not allowed for the children, but in the National Library you will find many other books ! In the National Library there have been some books about famous soccer players such as: Pele, Ronaldinho, and Messi, etc. There are also Comic Books such as:Marvel, Dc universe, etc.


In conclution you must visit the National Library because it's an amazing place to visit and you can read many books, the National Library also sells the Guiness Records books, The National Library makes discounts in many types of books. The National Library makes you experience a new mode of getting knowledge, the National Library has many books of many kinds of subjects, so come to the National Library because the more you learn the more fun you have!

Done by: Juan Guillermo Perez

Bogota's Modern/Colonial History

Have you ever heard about Bogota's history?

The area of modern Bogota was first populated by people that migrated from mesoamerica. For example, the Muiscas came from the groups that settled in what is now mainly Cundinamarca and Boyaca. With the arrival of the Spanish, this became a major settlement, founded by Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada, Then now this was the capital of Viceroyalty of New Granada. With the independence of Bogota, this city became the capital of the New Granade, that is now the Republic of Colombia.



Muiscas had no gold, so they traded with other tribes, and in that way, they got gold. They manufactured diverse pieces, the most outsatanding are "tunjos", small anthropomorthic figures that they offered to their Gods. Gold objects served for funerary and sacred rituals. They also made necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pectorals, nose rings, and pieces they used to adorne themselves. This is all true because you can find this artistic pieces on the museums, in this case, in the Gold Museum, where some of those pieces are preserved.

The first population inhabiting Bogota were the Muiscas, who where members of Chibcha language family.They occuped the highland and mind climate flanks between the Sumapaz mountains to the south west andCocuy's snowy peak to the northeast, most of the fertile areas were ancient Peistocene like beds and regions irrigated by High Bogota. In this area the population was organized in two different populations, that were commanded by a chief. The south west were dominated by the Zipa, with the center located in Bacatá, currently Bogota.


I hope you learned something about this beautiful city!!!!!, remember that the Muiscas were people that migrated from mesoamerica, they settled in Cundinamarca and Bogota. The city was founded by Gonzalo Gimenez de Quesada and Bogota is now the capital of the Republic of Colombia. The Muiscas' best ability was the orphebrery, they built beautiful pieces of gold for many reasons, Muiscas communicated by talking Chibcha language. Finally, thanks to the Muisca culture we are here!, with an ecxellent background!!

Done by: Santiago Luque