(Short Note) Colombia's take on European architecture: 'Republic Architecture'
Colombia's take on European architecture: 'Republic Architecture' in Colombia began in 1819, following the country's independence from Spain.
It was a style that merged English and French forms, with the goal of replacing colonial architecture. The adoption of these architectural styles was part of a larger trend in which Colombian architecture was heavily influenced by foreign styles, particularly those from Spain, Britain, France, and later America.
The city of Manizales, in the department of Risaralda, is a classic example of this style, with its many buildings featuring neoclassical elements.
