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Bogotá Museum of Colonial Art

museum, Bogotá, Colombia

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The Bogot\u00e1 Museum of Colonial Art in Colombia houses a significant collection of criollo (Creole) religious sculpture and painting. It is one of several notable cultural institutions in Bogot\u00e1, the nation's cultural center. These institutions, including the Gold Museum and the National Museum, showcase the rich history and artistic heritage of Colombia, from indigenous artifacts to colonial-era creations. Bogot\u00e1 itself has been a hub for arts and culture since colonial times.12

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