The architecture of Santa Fe Bogota

Bogota is an important traditional art and cultural center in northern South America. There are many historical, cultural and tourist buildings and squares in the old town of Bogota. There are many public buildings and churches around Bolivar Square. Franciscans, Dominicans and Jesuits have had the greatest influence on Bogota's cultural life in history. They built many churches and monasteries in the city, which also had a far-reaching impact on the architecture of Bogota.

There are three main buildings in Bolivar Square: the classical cathedral built in 1823, the National Assembly and the Bogota City Hall. The latter two are also classical, especially alcalía de bogotá in Bogota, which is also influenced by France. There is a Montserrit altar on Mount Montserrit nearby. The Ministry of Justice in the north of the square was destroyed and rebuilt after it was occupied by the 1985 movement in April.

Behind the Bishop's Palace is Saint ignacio, a baroque Jesuit church built at the beginning of17th century. There are murals and gilded altars in the church. The nearby Jesuit monastery is now a colonial art museum ... The San Francisco church built in 1594 is also worth a visit.

The Salt Church in Chipaquila is the largest underground salt church and one of the largest religious buildings in the world. Length 120m, covering an area of 8500m2. The interior of the church is all carved from salt crystals. In addition to the main church, there are many small churches and underground passages. Bolivar Square is a Spanish-style square built according to the order of the Spanish royal family, in which the cathedral was built on the site of the original Spanish church. The cathedral is magnificent, and the two bell towers at both ends stand tall, with their spires pointing straight at the sky. In the center of the square, a tall statue of Simon Bolvar riding a fine horse stands on a monument about 3 meters high, majestic and solemn; A fountain surrounded by colored lights. Every night, colorful lights are on, springs are flowing, ribbons are flashing and colorful.

Magnificent buildings of different shapes stand around the square. The magnificent San Carlos Palace is an ancient building with a history of more than 300 years. After independence, it served as the Royal Santa Fe Library and the National Presidential Palace. Bolivar once lived in a palace, and there was a walnut tree planted by himself in the yard. 1On September 25th, 828, he jumped from the window facing the street and hid under the stone bridge of the St. Augustine River for two hours before he survived. Now, there is a wooden sign hanging on this window, which records this matter. The Capitol is located behind the Bolí var statue and built on the old site of Bogota. The large murals reflect the carnival scene when slaves are free. The oval glass hall is the place where grand banquets are held. The building is unique and particularly eye-catching. There are many ancient churches in Bogota, including the famous churches of San ignacio, San Francisco, Santa Clara and Veracruz.

St. ignacio's Church was built in 1605, and it is still well preserved. The gold products arranged on the altar in the church are exquisite and ingenious, and they are rare treasures from the hands of ancient Indians.

San Francesco Church, built in 1567, is the most brilliant and beautiful church in Colombia. The works of famous Colombian painters Vasquez and figueroa and Ecuadorian painter Miguel de Santiago are hung in the church. St ignacio's Cathedral has a unique style. The grotesque and intricate altar woodcarving paintings in the cathedral were made by Vasquez. People can also enjoy the famous pure gold ornaments inlaid with emeralds, which were made by Jose de Gallas in seven years. In the San Tandel Park in the center of Bogota, there is the world's largest gold museum, the Colombian Gold Museum, which is also one of the important national monuments. The museum was founded in 1939. At that time, only a few farmers provided more than 10 exhibits, and now they have collected more than 35,000 pieces of gold. The exhibits in the museum are dazzling and resplendent, all of which are decorations of ancient Indians and utensils used for holding various religious ceremonies, such as earrings, nose rings, necklaces, pins, bracelets, anklets and various pots, cups, plates, bowls, plates, masks, incense burners, etc., up to 24,000 pieces.

Most of these precious works of art are made of gold foil as thin as paper and gold thread as thin as hair, and each piece of gold has a certain image and pattern. It is said that these gold wares were made by Indians from 2000 BC to16th century, which shows how high the Indian smelting technology and craft level had reached at that time. When tourists begin to visit, the hall of the Gold Museum is dark and opaque. Suddenly the lights were brightly lit, and all kinds of gold exhibits in the glass cabinets around the hall were glittering and dazzling. Just as the audience is in a fairyland, sweet Indian music slowly spreads everywhere, as if bringing people into the mythical golden world.

The most attractive thing in the museum is the "Golden Hall", which displays hundreds of rare treasures. The museum is brightly lit, and the Indian music broadcast is crisp and pleasant, which makes people feel as if they are wandering in the mythical "golden world".

The history museum in the city is an ancient building reflecting Indian civilization. It was once called the "round prison". It has become a museum of archaeology and national history. In addition to many precious historical relics, the museum also displays thousands of mummies for study and visit.