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1. Casa de la Memoria
Museum/GalleryThis museum bears witness to the nation's tempestuous and violent past by commemorating the victims, investigating the roots of the conflict, and offering a hopeful view of the future. The museum's slogan, "Stories that move us to build peace," conveys its mission through the use of engaging, and at times heartrending, exhibitions that take visitors deep into the country's collective memory. Even if you don't speak a word of Spanish, the museum is worth a visit as there is enough information in English to get by, and some of the powerful video interviews are subtitled. Tours can be arranged in advance through the website.
Calle 51 No. 36–66, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia4-383–4001Sight Details
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2. Jardín Botánico de Medellín
The botanical gardens span about 33 acres and have more than 600 plant species, including heliconias, zamias, and azaleas. With plenty of spaces to explore, most notably the orchidarium, whose striking wooden hexagonal structure rises above the trees forming the park's centerpiece, a visit here makes for a nice half-day break from city life. Stop by the excellent In Situ restaurant, which has views of the garden and offers picnic lunches that you can take into the garden.
Calle 73N #51D–14, Medellín, Antioquia, 050010, Colombia4-444–5500Sight Details
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3. Museo de Antioquia and Plaza Botero
Museum/GalleryThe Antioquia Museum contains a collection of 188 paintings and sculptures by native son Fernando Botero. Known for depicting people and objects with a distinctive "thickness," Botero donated part of his personal collection to the museum (the bulk of his gift went to Bogotá). The plaza out front completes the Botero circle, with 23 sculptures dotted between trees, benches filled with chatting locals, and two fountains designed by the artist as well. The museum also offers a grand overview of Colombian art, with salons dedicated to pre-Hispanic, colonial, Republican, and contemporary art. There are free tours in Spanish daily, which take in both the museum and the works in the plaza. English-speaking guides are available, but tours have to be organized at least two days in advance.
Carrera 52 No. 52–43, Medellín, Antioquia, 050010, Colombia4-251–3636Sight Details
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4. Catedral Basílica Metropolitana
The Metropolitan Cathedral's ornate coffee-color facade soars above the Parque de Bolívar. Designed by the French architect Charles Carré and built in 1875, it's South America's largest cathedral, and the third-largest brick building in the world. Do not confuse the church with "La Catedral," the name given to notorious Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar's elaborate mansion outside Medellín. Escobar was held under house arrest there for a year prior to his escape and subsequent murder in 1993.
Carrera 48 No. 56–81, Medellín, Antioquia, 050012, Colombia4-513–2269Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Mon.–Sat. 7–noon and 4:30–7, Sun. 7–1 and 4:30–7 -
5. Iglesia de la Veracruz
Religious Building/Site/ShrineDistinguishing the interior of the 1803 baroque Veracruz Hermitage are its white walls and columns with gilded capitals. Just off a picturesque plaza, it's a quiet escape from Medellín's noisy streets.
Calle 51 No. 52–58, Medellín, Antioquia, 050010, Colombia4-512–5095Sight Details
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6. Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín
Museum/GallerySince 2009, el MAMM has been housed in this former steel factory, with a 2015 expansion adding the distinctive stacked cuboid second and third stories, a gift shop, and coffee shop. The permanent exhibition of Colombian artist Debora Arango's pastel expressionist paintings are a highlight, but the rotating exhibitions in the principal salons are generally well curated.
Cra. 44 #19A-100, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia4-444–2622Sight Details
Rate Includes: 10,000 pesos, Closed Mon. -
7. Museo El Castillo
The 1930s Gothic-inspired Castle Museum, with beautiful French-style gardens of sweeping lawns and exuberant flower beds, was once the home of a powerful Medellín family. On display are their furniture and international art collection. A fully catered picnic on the lawns can be arranged if you call ahead. A basket for two with wine will cost around 80,000 pesos.
Calle 9 Sur No. 32–269, Medellín, Antioquia, 050022, Colombia4-266–0900Sight Details
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8. Palacio de la Cultura
One of Medellín's most iconic architectural works, the Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe was designed by Belgian architect Agustín Goovaerts in the early 1920s, but took over 80 years to make its grand appearance. It's striking Gothic facade and soaring dome, once home to the provincial government, is now the office of the Director of Culture of Antioquía and houses a library and a range of gallery spaces with rotating exhibits. For those who speak at least some Spanish, look out for the cycle of Cine en la Cúpula, where the interior of the dome becomes a temporary cinema. Entrance to the Palacio is free, but guided tours are only available through the website for groups of more than 10 people.
Carrera 51 #52–03, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia4-251–1444Sight Details
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9. Parque Arví
To the east of the city, reached by the Metrocable, lie some 4,200 acres of protected forest and parklands with attractions spread throughout. The 20-minute ride in the gondola alone is worth the trip (4,600 pesos), but for outdoors lovers there are a wealth of activities, including hikes, a visit to the butterfly sanctuary, a canopy zipline, and horseback riding. Guided walks leave every hour between 10 am and 3 pm from the principal tourist information point and can range anywhere between two and five hours, depending which trails you take. There are also several restaurants and food stalls in the park.
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia4-444–2979Sight Details
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10. Parque Berrío
This small concrete plaza, the city's nucleus since its construction in 1680, is overwhelmed by the city's elevated train, at this writing, the only one of its kind in Colombia. Nearby is the colonial church of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria. To the south, the Banco de la República building stands next to a huge female torso sculpted by native son Fernando Botero. On the bank's other side, a bronze fountain and marble monument honor Atanasio Girardot, an 18th-century champion of Colombian independence.
Medellín, Antioquia, 050012, Colombia -
11. Parque de Bolívar
City ParkDespite its location in the middle of crowded Medellín, this shady park has a generous amount of open space. In the evening it's popular with young people who congregate on the steps of the nearby cathedral. The small Lido theater, on the eastern side of the square, has borne witness to the growth of Medellín's theater and cinema since its construction in 1945.
Carrera 49 and Calle 54, Medellín, Antioquia, 050012, Colombia -
12. Parque de las Esculturas
City ParkThis small sculpture park near the peak of Cerro Nutibara is a maze of paths dotted with modern and traditional sculptures by Latin American artists.
Cerro Nutibara, Medellín, Antioquia, 050012, Colombia -
13. Pueblito Paisa
As you enter this reproduction of an old-time Antioquian village, you'll see a traditional town square with a small church, town hall, barbershop, school, and village store. For your present-day needs, it also has a small, serviceable restaurant and several souvenir shops. The views over the city alone are worth the visit.
Medellín, Antioquia, 050012, Colombia4-260–2416 -
14. Santa Fe de Antioquia
Town/VillageEighty kilometers (50 miles) northwest of Medellín is the province's former capital, Santa Fe de Antioquia. Founded in 1541, the town is now a colonial showpiece, with cobbled streets and whitewashed houses. It's well known for its orfebrería (gold work). Visit the workshops on Carrera 10 between the cathedral and the river.
, Antioquia, Colombia
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