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Simon Bolivar:

Was born in 1783-Venezuela. He went a lot to Europe to study specially political science. He’s purpose was to make people think by themselves. Also, Bolivar was one of the most important leaders in the Battle of Boyaca.

Policarpa Salavarrieta:

Was born on January 26 of 1795. She was a very important woman for the Colombian independence because she defended women rights and fought with Spanish people for that. Policarpa was executed by Spanish authorities in 1817. L

Jorge Eliecer Gaitan:

Was born in January 23 of 1903. He studied political science in the National University. He was killed in 1948 by an anonymous killer because of Gaitan’s proposes for the mayor’s election.

Gonzalo Jimenez De Quesada:

He was a Spanish explorer and conqueror who commanded the expedition of the conquest of The New Granada (Colombia). J

 Emblematic Places

Casa Del Florero:

Is a place where ^criollos and españoles^ fought for the independence of Colombia and in consequence of this fight the independence sign was given. It is located in the corner of Bolivar’s square and these a days is a museum in Bogota.

Bolivar’s square:

It was the heart of Santafe (Bogota), in there several protest were presented by citizens, also the king made celebrations and funeral acts in there. After many remodelations, these is a large commercial and political place between 7^th  and 8 ^th   avenue to 10 ^th   and 11 ^th   streets.

Quinta de Bolivar:

Was the residence in which Simon Bolivar lived, he refuged in there after Septembrinas conspiration and withessed the disintegration of Gran Colombia (Colombia), It is locate in the 20 ^th   street no 1 E-91 and is a government museum.

Chorro De Quevedo:

In there Gonzalo Jimenez De Quesada realized his first settlement in the indigenous territories where the Zipa muisca saw Bogota’s sabana. Now it is a public square and it’s located in the 13^th  street with 2^nd avenue.

Important dates

·         1538 - Santa Fe de Bogotá founded by Spaniard Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. 

·         1717 - City becomes capital of the Viceroyalty of New Granada.

·         1810 - City becomes capital of the Free and Independent State of Cundinamarca.

·         April 9^th 1848: Bogotazo fight.

·         6 November 1985: Palace of Justice siege.

·         7 August 2002: Attack at Presidential Palace.

Cultural aspects

Food

 Calories:

·         Fresas con crema

·         Arequipe

·         Oblea

·         Panela de leche

·         Tamarindo

·         Leche asada

·         Arroz con leche

·         Bocadillo

·         mogolla

Principal plates:                                                         

·         Lentejas

·         Carne puyada

·         Sancocho santafereño

·         Changua                                                         

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GAMES:

Tejo: This game consists in throwing a rock into a large box with clay where some ¨mechas¨ are placed, when the rock hits them they explode and then, you win! J

Rana: this game consisits on throwing some metal pieces to a big board with holes and frogs in it. When the metal pieces get into the holes, they fall to a pint board at the bottom of the board. At the end tyou count the points you get and win! J

Bogota is a very interesting place, you can enjoy the different cultural places with your family and friends J Also, you can eat different types of delicious food and funny games.

By: Mariana Beltrán & Isabella Viñas