The main square in the city home to Catedral Primada on one side, Colombia’s Houses of Congress another and Palacio Lievano, now the mayor’s building a third side it is a large square with some impressive build-ings. But with no access to most and so large while being devoid of cafes or restaurants it would be bland were it not for the people on a weekend. Performers, stalls selling food, protesters outside their parliament building, families out for the day. Just a lively city square.

Named for Simón Bolívar, who led Colombia to independence in 1819, this enormous plaza is lined with significant structures, including Catedral Primada de Bogotá, Colombia’s legislative [congress] building, and the National Capitol. This of this as DC’s eastern side of The Mall. It is a lively, open area with spectacular mountain views. Street vendors and entertainers populate the space. Perhaps because of the January cold and damp, there were more pigeons than locals and tourists. The Plaza is the center of modern Bogotá. A must-see site.

A busy square full of tourists, opportunity seekers, and vendors. There are administrative buildings, statues, and a big cathedral where stately funerals are held.self employed vendors sell cell phone calls by the minute. Teatro de Christobal Colon is also here.