For Independence!

Historic Places :

La Casa del Florero de Llorente:  

   

                                                                         

Located in:  calle 11 6-94. 

This House was the scenery of the historic event of "florero de llorente" on July 20, 1810, the event that would lead us to independence. It was declared a National Monument on the anniversary of independence on July 20, 1960, and since then serves as national historical testimony.

In this house is a good example of architecture of Spanish-Moorish tradition. If you visit it you will see Llorente Relics of Independence, Including documents, paintings, and elements of everyday life. Also at the 3rd floor you will find a lot of activities related to our independence. Some examples are:

·               Draw the vase as you imagine it.

·               A puzzle from the scene.

·               Put event in chronological order.

My personal experience was wonderful. I really learn about this event. When I saw the video, I really understand what was the importance of the vase. In that video you can hear the opinion of the people.

La Quinta de Bolivar:

  

                                                                                                           

This house was the home of the Libertador and Manuelita Saenz. In here they had good times and bad times if we talk in terms of politics. In this house you will see all the rooms as they were in the time of Bolivar.  And the guides will tell you short detales of Bolivar life.

You will enjoy your visit because you also can go to stable or to area in which you will find statues of Bolivar.

Observatorio Astronomico de Bogota:

This observatory was the first astronomical observatory built in America, today the observatory is part of the whole house of the Presidential Palace, home of the presidents of Colombia, after having served for nearly 180 years. It was the first observatory of the Spanish-speaking America is a direct result of the activities of the Botanical Expedition. In this place there where planned the events of July 20, 1810.

Although admission to the observatory is no longer permitted, I included in historic places because I think an important place in our history of independence. And in my opinion I think they should open it as a national museum.