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Observatorio Astronómico Nacional de Colombia — Sede Histórica

Observatorio Astronómico Nacional de Colombia — Sede Histórica is the first observatory built in the Americas, completed in Bogotá in 1803 and protected as a Colombian national monument. The building preserves the scientific and civic history of José Celestino Mutis, Francisco José de Caldas and Colombia’s early astronomy; guided visits are arranged through the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and the Casa de Nariño access process. Because it stands within presidential grounds, entry requires advance permission and current security, schedule and accessibility conditions must be confirmed. This row is the historic Carrera 8 #8-00 seat, separate from the UNAL academic-campus facility in Edificio 413. Visitor address: Carrera 8 #8-00, Bogotá D.C., Colombia.

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Name
Observatorio Astronómico Nacional de Colombia — Sede Histórica
Region
SA
Type
observatory

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Description
Observatorio Astronómico Nacional de Colombia — Sede Histórica is the first observatory built in the Americas, completed in Bogotá in 1803 and protected as a Colombian national monument. The building preserves the scientific and civic history of José Celestino Mutis, Francisco José de Caldas and Colombia’s early astronomy; guided visits are arranged through the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and the Casa de Nariño access process. Because it stands within presidential grounds, entry requires advance permission and current security, schedule and accessibility conditions must be confirmed. This row is the historic Carrera 8 #8-00 seat, separate from the UNAL academic-campus facility in Edificio 413. Visitor address: Carrera 8 #8-00, Bogotá D.C., Colombia.
Latitude
4.59619
Location
Longitude
-74.0775
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
public

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Creation Time
August 15, 2026 at 04:13:23 UTC
Updated Time
August 15, 2026 at 04:13:23 UTC