La Candelaria is located in Bogota, Columbia, and is the 17th locality as well as a historic centre. It is home to many of the top museums, palaces, narrow cobblestone streets and stunning old colonial buildings. This historic neighbourhood is also home to many universities, museums and libraries. The near killing and escape of Simon Bolivar took place in La Candelaria, as well as the execution of Policarpa Salavarrieta - who was a revolutionary heroine.