National Capitol of Colombia
The National Capitol of Colombia (Spanish: Capitolio Nacional de Colombia), often simply referred to as Capitolio Nacional (National Capitol), is a building on Bolivar Square in central Bogotá, the construction of which began in 1848 and was finished in 1926. It houses both houses of the Congress of Colombia. It was designed by Thomas Reed.
| National Capitol of Colombia | |
|---|---|
Capitolio Nacional de Colombia | |
North side (2016) | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Town or city | Bogotá |
| Country | Colombia |
| Construction started | 20 July 1848 |
| Completed | 7 August 1926 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Reed |
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