National University of Colombia, Public university in Bogotá, Colombia
The National University of Colombia is a public higher education institution in central Bogotá, spreading over a large area with faculty buildings, research laboratories, green spaces and sports facilities. The campus architecture combines structures from different eras, from the earliest school buildings to modern classrooms of glass and concrete.
The Congress founded this university in 1867 as the country's first public higher education institution with the goal of offering accessible learning for all regions. The main campus changed location several times before moving to its current site in the capital during the mid-20th century.
The main campus libraries stay open late into the night for students, creating a lively atmosphere of study and work in the evening hours. Some faculty buildings surround inner courtyards, where students and lecturers sit on benches, reading and discussing.
The main entrance is located on Carrera 45 in the Teusaquillo neighborhood, from where visitors walk into the expansive grounds. Those looking for specific faculties should check their exact location within the campus beforehand, as distances can be considerable.
A small botanical garden within the campus collects native plant species from different Colombian climate zones, from tropical lowlands to mountain regions. Visitors can learn about many species in this quiet area that are rarely seen outside their regions of origin.
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