Bogotá
Situated at a height of 8,660 feet above sea level, Bogotá is one of the world's highest capital cities and dates to 1538 when it was first founded by Spanish colonizers. Once the capital of the Republic of New Granada, over the years the city has transformed into a sprawling economic hub of nearly 8 million people. Today, it boasts one of the region's best skylines - which continues to grow upwards - and is home to some of the continent's most beautiful architecture as well.
Bogotá has a long history - by the mid 1600s, the city was starting to rapidly expand, and the city's valley and surrounding hillsides were beginning to be filled with colonial housing.
The impressive Bogotá Cathedral was opened in 1823 and was one of the world's largest cathedrals. Here we see a scene from the 1910s where the first electric streetcars could be found all across the city.
An overview of Bogota's growing CBD in the early 1980s, highlighted by the newly completed Torre Colpatria and Centro de Comercio Internacional.
We now move into modern times with an overview of the iconic Monserrate mountain which towers above the city's skyline. The famed church on top is one of Bogotá's defining landmarks and can only be reached by cable car, climbing, or funicular.
A look at Bogota's modern skyline, where massive brick apartments and ongoing construction are a common sight in many parts.
The impressive BD Bacatá has been under construction since 2011 and is poised to become the country's tallest building - and is noted as being one of the world's first crowdfunded skyscrapers. Although economic issues have stalled its progress, here we see a glimpse into the near future to see the completed project.
Another one of Bogotá's ongoing construction projects is Torres Atrio - upon completion in late 2019/2020, these impressive towers will define the city's impressive skyline for years to come.
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