Architecture of Colombia
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The Architecture of Colombia is, with the exception of that of the indigenous peoples, closely parallels the techniques and styles developed in Europe and, more recently, the contemporary aesthetics the United States. Design considerations relate to Colombia's climate, geography, social and economic factors that has shaped to be determinant of the Colombian culture.
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[edit] Colombian Cathedrals
 The Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín. |
 The Primary Cathedral of Bogotá, by Domingo de Petrés, 1792. Neoclassic style. |
 San Ignacio church by Fray Luis Gutierrez. Medellín, 1803. |
 Manizales Cathedral. |
 Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, 1995 (detail). |
 Our Lady of Lourdes church, Bogotá, 1875 is an example of gothic architecture. |
[edit] Colombian buildings
Some of the most important buildings in Colombia are:
 Horizon Building. Cartagena. 140m high. |
 Escollera Tower. Cartagena. 206m high. |
 Colpatria Tower. Bogotá. 196m high. |
 Coltejer Tower. 1977. Medellín. 175m high |
[edit] Historic heritage
 La Candelaria neighborhood, Bogotá. |
 Camarín del Carmen Theatre, Bogotá, 1625. |
 San Pedro Alejandrino, death place of Simón Bolívar, Santa Marta. |
 San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, Cartagena. |
 Colon Theather, by Pietro Cantini. Bogotá, 1892. |
 Our Lady of the Vera Crux church by Jose Ortiz. Medellín, 1791. |
[edit] Architectural Landmarks
 Maloka Museum, Bogotá. |
[edit] Guadua Architecture
 Main tower, Colombian National Coffee Park . |
