Medellín, Metropolitan area in Antioquia, Colombia.
Located at 1,495 meters above sea level in the Aburrá Valley, Medellín features a network of modern cable cars connecting its central districts with hillside neighborhoods.
From its establishment in 1675 as a small settlement, Medellín developed into a major commercial center through gold mining and coffee trade in the 19th century.
The annual Flower Festival showcases hundreds of silleteros carrying elaborate flower arrangements on their backs through the streets while celebrating regional traditions.
The Medellín Metro system connects major districts with six lines, offering efficient transportation options including trains, trams, buses, and aerial cable cars.
The city transformed its library network with the creation of Library Parks, which combine architectural innovation with educational spaces in various neighborhoods.
Location: Antioquia
Inception: November 22, 1675
Elevation above the sea: 1,405 m
Shares border with: Belllo, San Jerónimo, Ebéjico, Heliconia, Angelópolis, La Estrella, Itagüí, Envigado, Rionegro, Guarne, Copacabana
Website: https://medellin.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 6.24475,-75.57483
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:51
Mirador de la Comuna 13
5.2 km
Coltejer Building
1.1 km
Barefoot Park
265 m
Parque de Los Deseos
2.8 km
Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín
1.6 km
Medellin Modern Art Museum
2.3 km
Park of Bolívar
1.6 km
Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria
1 km
Estadio Atanasio Girardot
2.2 km
Cerro El Volador
2.7 km
Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture
1.1 km
Medellín Museum of Modern Art
2.4 km
Planetarium of Medellín
2.8 km
Medellín Metropolitan Theatre
346 m
Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, Medellín
370 m
EPM Water Museum
345 m
Torre del Café
843 m
Lido Theater
1.4 km
Biblioteca Pública Piloto
1.2 km
EPM Library
250 m
Comfama Claustro San Ignacio
1.2 km
San Javier Library
3.1 km
Library Park -Tomás Carrasquilla - La Quintana
4.7 km
University of Medellin Theater
4.1 km
Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego
1.8 km
Casa Museo Santa Fe (Parque Zoológico)
2.5 km
Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia
5.4 km
Museo Filatélico
895 mReviews
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