jueves, 9 de mayo de 2013


LEARNING ABOUT BOGOTA

About Colombia

Colombia is located in South America. South America belongs to American continent. Near to Colombia are Panamá, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brasil and Perú. It has 32 departments. Colombia is characterized by its coffee, flowers, animals and emeralds. Some people think that Colombia is a bad place to visit because of its violence, but the true is that Colombia is a good place to visit because it culture, biodiversity, history and malls.



About Bogota
Bogota is the capital of Colombia. Bogota is one of the biggest cities of South America. Bogota has many museums and historical places like: National Museum, Bolivar Square, Casa del florero de Llorente. Bogota founded by Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada in April    27th, 1539. Bogota counts with an efficient way of transportation system named Trasmilenio. Whith this sistem is so fast and easy to go to the place you want. A good place to visit in Bogota is Titan Plaza because it has good shops, places to eat and a very funny and aswome park


About National Museum
The National Museum was founded by the law of the first republican congress in July 28, 1823 but it was not a museum it was a jail, also is the oldest museum of Colombia. It opened the doors on July 4th 1824. The first place was in Casa Botanica. In 1874 the most important jail (Panoptico) of the country converts on the National Museum.
Our experience in the National Museum
It was a very good experience because we learn more about Colombian history beauty and all the stories, myths, legends and culture. You can surprise with the meteorite, how was the life of the prisoners in that time, the stories of the independence of Colombia and the structure.

About the authors
About Julian: Julian Pulido is 12 years old. He was born in February 16 2001. His favorite supper is spaghetti. His favorite sports are Basket-ball and Pin Pong. He has 2 cats. And he studies in Abraham Lincoln School.
About Juan Sebastian: Juan Sebastian Ramirez was born in 20th of February of 2001 he like to study and he learned many things making this blog.
About Andrés Llanos: Andrés Llanos was born in 5th of October, 2000. He like to play the violin, also likes music and want to be a professional on his instrument. He likes his country and its habitants.
About Nicolas González:
Nicolás González was born in 8th of February of 2001 he like to play, music and TV shows. He studies in Abraham Lincoln School.