The Presidential Palace is another neoclassical jewel in Bogotá’s architectural crown. Also known as Casa de Nariño, the palace was originally the house of Antonio Nariño, one of the fathers of independence. Rebuilt and extended in 1908, it is as grand and impressive as you’d expect for the home of the President of Colombia. It’s also heavily guarded. However, the palace does open its gates each afternoon for the changing of the guard and it’s worth seeing this extravagant march, which is full of pomp. The palace gardens also feature the oldest observatory in the new world. Visits to the palace must be arranged through the website.
