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Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13

Colombia

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A few steps higher we will sit down to rest while we listen to the improvisation of artists who build freestyle songs based on the names and the different destinations of the tourists who visit them. A moment of relaxation, fun and art that will make you vibrate in the most own style of the commune.

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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13

    Welcome to the base of the escaleras electricas, the famous outdoor escalators of Comuna Thirteen. As you stand here looking up at the vibrant, zigzagging orange roofs that cover the mechanical stairways, you are looking at one…

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  2. 2The First Ascent and the Orange Roofs

    As you step onto the first flight of the moving stairs, feel the smooth mechanical pull easing the burden of gravity. The physical sensation of ascending without exertion in such a steep environment is uniquely liberating. …

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  3. 3The Intermediate Landings and the Rhythm of the Street

    Stepping off the first set of escalators onto the intermediate concrete landing, you are instantly immersed in a vibrant, kinetic soundscape. This is where the true cultural pulse of the community beats the loudest. …

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  4. 4A Taste of Local Enterprise

    Continuing our journey upward onto the next landing, we encounter the magnificent economic engine that the escalators have ignited. The narrow pathways are lined with small, vibrant storefronts and improvised market stalls,…

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  5. 5The Mango Popsicle Experience

    As we approach the upper sections of the escalator network, the tropical heat of the afternoon often begins to make its presence known. Fortunately, this exact location offers one of the most unique and celebrated culinary…

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  6. 6The Upper Canopy and the Slingshot

    We now step onto the final flight of the escaleras electricas, approaching the highest tier of the infrastructure. As the escalator deposits us at the top, the environment opens up drastically, revealing a wide, bustling terrace…

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  7. 7The Grand Viewpoint

    We have reached the ultimate destination of the escalator network: the grand panoramic viewpoint. Step forward to the edge of the terrace and rest your hands on the railing. …

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  8. 8Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13

    As our exploration of the escaleras electricas draws to a close, it is crucial to synthesize the immense emotional and architectural journey we have just undertaken. We began at the base, looking up at a daunting slope that once…

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What is Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13?

Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13 is a place in Colombia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationColombia
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates6.2484, -75.6218
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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