General Archive of the Nation

The General Archive of the Nation is a Colombian government agency ascribed to the Colombian Ministry of Culture charged with "conserving the historical legacy, as well as recovering and circulating the documentary heritage of the country".
  • Type: Library
  • Description: national archive and monument of Colombia
  • Also known as: Archivo General de la Nación”, “Colombia National Archive”, “General Archive of the Nation of Colombia”, and “National Archive of Colombia

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Casa de Nariño and Iglesia de San Agustín, Bogotá.

Government office
The , literally the House of Nariño, is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of Colombia. It houses the main office of the executive branch and is located in the capital city of , Colombia. is situated 190 metres north of General Archive of the Nation.

Church
is a church, which is situated 120 metres west of General Archive of the Nation.

Church
The Metropolitan and Primate Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and Saint Peter of Bogotá or better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Bogotá and Primate of Colombia, officially Sacred Holy Temple Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica and… is situated 480 metres northeast of General Archive of the Nation.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Candelaria and San Victorino.

is the historic center of , and the city's principal destination for tourists. Home to the top museums, the government palaces, and beautiful old colonial buildings along narrow cobblestone streets, it's a must see.

Neighborhood
is a commercial neighbourhood of , .

Neighborhood
is a neighbourhood of , . It is in the Santa Fe district in east-central Bogotá, on the edge of the forest reserve. Historically, the population was very poor, and continued to be so well into the twenty-first century.

General Archive of the Nation

Latitude
4.59393° or 4° 35′ 38″ north
Longitude
-74.07694° or 74° 4′ 37″ west
Open location code
67P7HWVF+H6
Open­Street­Map ID
way 713774961
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­library
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Wiki­data ID
Q2860532
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Archivo General de la Nación and DIAN - Nivel Central.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Colegio de los Ángeles and Conjunto Residencial Nueva Santafé.

Bogotá: Must-Visit Destinations

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