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national libraryBogotá, Bogota D.C.
National Library of Colombia
National Monuments of ColombiaBuilt 1777
Typenational library
Built1777
Best monthsJan–Feb · Decweather in Bogotá
4.61° N, 74.07° WUTC−5 · Colombia Standard Time
Standing for249 years
built 1777today 2026
When to goBogotá · weather score
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
October: high / low19° / 10°
iAbout
National Library of Colombia in brief
National Library of Colombia is a national library in Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia.
It holds the designation National Monuments of Colombia.
The national library dates from 1777.
For a visit, the weather in Bogotá is best in January, February and December; in October afternoons average 19°.
Facts
- Type
- national library
- Designation
- National Monuments of Colombia
- Built
- 1777
- Nearest town
- Bogotá
- Region
- Bogota D.C.
- Coordinates
- 4.60955, -74.06865
iiLocation
Where to find it
ivNearby
All monuments in ColombiaMore heritage close by
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Teatro Faenza
0.3 km S
National Monuments of Colombia
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Santamaría Bullring
0.4 km N
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Torres del Parque
0.5 km N
National Monuments of Colombia
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Tequendama International Center
0.5 km N
National Monuments of Colombia
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las Aguas
0.8 km S
National Monuments of Colombia
Around here
Bogotá and around
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Bogotá
Bogota D.C. · Colombia
Jan–Feb · Decbest months
18°July high
2,582 maltitude
Nature
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Fucha River
River
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San Francisco River
River
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Quebrada Limas
River
Mountains
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Monserrate
3,152 m · Cordillera Oriental
Heritage
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Primary Cathedral of Bogotá
National Monuments of Colombia · 1807
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General Archive of the Nation of Colombia
National Monuments of Colombia · 1989
Museums
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Gold Museum
1968
