Pasaje Hernández

On March 19, 1893, this shopping arcade was inaugurated, bringing together various merchants, including Lebanese and Turkish, the great driving force behind the textile business in the country. Tailors were also located there, designing the clothing of the era and setting the fashion trends: elegant, custom-made dresses for men and women, affordable only to the elite. Imported clothing from the United States was also sold at accessible prices; the ""One Penny to One Peso"" store was very well-known in the last century..

This arcade became a true reflection of what the turn of the 19th century would be like. It also marked the transition to modernity and became a symbol of capitalism and a growing bourgeois society.

The second floor of the Pasaje Hernández is the only space in this shopping center that maintains its late 19th-century French-style architecture: giant two-piece wooden doors with windows, a circular balcony with bronze handles, and wooden floors. At that time, the offices of doctors, lawyers, and accountants were located there. The railings and balustrades, which have withstood the relentless passage of time, can still be seen; their golden hue evokes the exquisite elegance of luxurious spaces, and their corrugated surfaces are a testament to the fact that more than a century has not passed in vain.

One of Bogotá's first shopping malls is located in the historic center, near tourist attractions such as Plaza de Bolívar and the Gold Museum. It is also a popular venue for cultural events and festivals that celebrate the city's rich history and culture.