Side view of the stone building facade, showing a Colombian flag and another flag from a different country on the roof. Several people are standing nearby. Close-up of the upper part of the stone building, where cone-shaped and spherical figures can be seen. A Colombian flag flies against a blue sky. Close-up of the building facade from the front, showing three windows on the second floor, one of which has a balcony. Side view of the stone building facade. A woman is exiting through the main door, and several people are standing nearby. Wide shot of the building next to the Primatial Cathedral. Several people are standing nearby.
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The Archbishop's Palace of Bogotá, built in the 18th century, is a prime example of colonial architecture. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Bogotá. The site where the palace now stands was once occupied by the Customs House, a two-story building with an arcade facing the Plaza Mayor, designed by Domingo Esquiaqui in 1793.

Its main doorway was sculpted by Ludovico Consorti, famous for creating the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. The door weighs three tons and was made in the old foundries of Florence, Italy. The palace also has an additional reception room; this room was lined with luxurious wallpaper of the period, and the library shelves were filled with important books. New furniture and glassware complemented the extensive improvements introduced by Archbishop-Viceroy Caballero y Góngora.

The Cardinal's Palace, as it is also known, is located in the heart of Bolívar Square, right next to the Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá, and is surrounded by other attractions such as the National Capitol, the Liévano Palace, and the Palace of Justice. Inside, it houses important collections of religious art.

📍 Instrucciones de llegada

It's located across from Plaza de Bolívar, on the east side of the Primatial Cathedral. You can get there by TransMilenio, getting off at the Museo del Oro station and walking five blocks south.r.