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Botero Museum

Calle 11 No. 4-41, Bogota, Colombia
091 343 1340
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As featured in 3 days in Bogota
Ranked #1 of 85 attractions in Bogota
Type: Art Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Traveler Description:          You don't have to be a fan of Botero's amazing sculpture or paintings to love the work here. Surrounded by other small museums, the... more »
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Lima, Peru
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

I am not usually a fan of museums or art galleries, however this place is definitely worth a visit - even if just for a good laugh at the amusing images of all things fat! It was a good afternoon and made for lots of fun pictures. Free on Sundays!

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Bogota, Colombia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Relatively small but packed with great art pieces. If you like Botero, paintings and sculptures, a must-see! All art pieces very well exposed and illuminated, Botero but not only, several other very famous modern painters are exposed there. Do not miss it when in Bogota.

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Gananoque, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

I was amazed at the quality of art work in this museum and the way that it was displayed. The is gallery is has free admission and has several works of the European Masters as well as Dali. To see the best of Botero's works the gallery in Medellin is best.

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cologne, germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

A brilliant museum, and free to boot! The paintings by Botero himself make you think - and laugh out loud - and the rest of the collection that he has donated to the City of Bogotá is breathtaking. Absolutely worth a visit.

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San Jose, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

Excellent collection of Botero paintings and sculpture. Beautifully presented in a patio style building where one can move from one gallery to the next through balconies overlooking a central garden. Although the Museum is right in the downtown historic district, it was very nice and calming within the confines of the Museum grounds.

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Miami, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Boteros masterpieces are exhibited in this museum. It is located centrally and its FREE You dont have to be a Boteros Fan to enjoy this magnificent work. This is a must if you visit Bogota

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Memphis, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

How good is this guy . And the building was superb, no Chinese nasty souvenirs , just good Columbian trinkets.

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Chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Having only seen the work of Botero on cheap posters, coffee cups, and kitschy items - and not finding it all that appealing - I was hesitant to visit this museum. However, I took the leap and was very glad I did. The collection is massive and impressive and taking the time to walk through its entirety gave me a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

A free great museum, the Botero museum is great. Not only Botero's work is delightful but it also offer the opportunity to see such other artist's work (Picasso, Matis, Renoir, Monet...). It is free therefore even if you are not a art & culture junky why not give it a shoot?

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Title of the review sums it up. Free entry and an awesome collection of artwork. Definitely give it a visit!

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