Plaza de Bolivar

On the north side of the square is the palace of justice established. The high council use it today. The building has a modern look. This is because it is build not so long ago, in 1989. It is the symbol of the status of the country. The first building dates from 1921. This was destroyed by fire in April 1948. There were riots with the name "El Bogotazo". The 2nd building was destroyed in 1985 with the attack by the army when it was occupied by the rebel group M-19. The building has been 4 years in ruins before the city has demolished it and put the existing building down.