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Palacio de la Cultura's black-and-white Gothic dome rising above Plaza Botero under a bright blue sky
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El Centro

Museo de Antioquia and Plaza Botero

Botero's joyful giants, outdoors in bronze and indoors on canvas

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The Museo de Antioquia holds a major collection of Fernando Botero's paintings and sculptures alongside Colombian art, and faces Plaza Botero, where 23 of his monumental bronzes stand in the open air. Parque Berrío station on Metro Line A is right next door.

Why we love it

  • See Botero's donated works inside the museum
  • Photograph the 23 bronze sculptures in Plaza Botero
  • Ride Metro Line A to Parque Berrío

Enjoy it safely

Go on a weekday morning, ideally with a guided Centro tour; keep your phone tucked away in the plaza and ignore pushy vendors.

Read the full safety guide

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