Nicolás de Federmán (neighborhood)

Nicolás de Federmán is a residential neighborhood located in Teusaquillo locality, near the geographical center of the city of Bogotá, Colombia. It is named after the prominent German conqueror of the 16th century Nikolaus Federmann, who took part in the re-founding of Bogotá on April 27, 1539 along with Spanish conqueror Sebastián de Belalcázar.

Due to its residential nature, the neighbourhood's inner streets are not crossed by any transportation routes but instead Nicolás de Federmán is serviced by important routes all along its boundary ways such as 63rd Street, 53rd Street and Carrera 50. The neighbourhood's location is otherwise privileged and public transportation quickly connects it with downtown Bogotá, and important North and West zones of the city. Nicolás de Federmán is also serviced by the bus rapid transit system TransMilenio through Coliseo and Campín stations.

Nicolás de Federmán has several parks and green zones, with the "Parque Central Federmán" as the most important of them. Located in the heart of the neighbourhood, it is also the cultural and health center because in its surroundings are located the following:

The neighbourhood along Carrera 45.

A typical residential building of Nicolás de Federmán.

An overview of the 57th street with "Campín" stadium in the distance.

The Federmán Hospital.

"Parque Central Federmán" as seen from its eastern border.

Basketball courts and skating course in "Parque Central Federmán".

A meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The South West Park near the 53rd Street and Carrera 50 junction.

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