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May 19, 2024

　　One of Bucaramanga's best preserved colonial mansions, the Casa de la Cultura is currently occupied by an educational institution, but visitors are free to have a look inside. Its two courtyards feature changing art exhibits.

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Casa de la Cultura

　　One of Bucaramanga's best preserved colonial mansions, the Casa de la Cultura is currently occupied by an educational institution, but visitors are free to have a look inside. Its two courtyards feature changing art exhibits. ...

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