Rafael Pombo House · Audio guide
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Story
Rafael Pombo. Colombia's greatest writer of children's stories. Born here on Calle 7 in eighteen thirty-three. But this house holds a secret: his father was a military man who wanted his son to be an engineer.
Lino de Pombo was a general, a diplomat, a soldier. He built Rafael's mind in that world. But Rafael's mind had other plans. He wanted to write.
His father told him: 'I see you are an engineer without works and without calling for the trade.' Rafael answered: 'Then I will be a poet.' And his father said: 'Very well. A poet you shall be.'
He chose words. He wrote for children. Stories of mischief, wonder, rebellion. Kids and adults saw themselves. They learned they could think differently, dream bigger.
I'll take you to where he chose his path. Where a soldier's son became the voice of a nation. Words mattered more than weapons here.
Visiting Rafael Pombo House
- How to get there
- The closest bus stop is Calle 9, located 171 meters away.
- Entry and price
- Entry is free.
- What to look for on site
- The house functions as a library and cultural space for children, featuring around 4,000 volumes and representations of Rafael Pombo's famous characters.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Rafael Pombo?
Rafael Pombo was a significant Colombian poet born in this house on November 7, 1833. He is renowned for his children's poetry and spent 17 productive years in the United States.
What can I see inside the Rafael Pombo House?
Inside, you can explore a library with around 4,000 volumes and see representations of Pombo's famous characters like Simón el Bobito and La Pobre Viejecita.
What are some nearby attractions?
Nearby attractions include the Museo Militar, located 35 meters away, and the Teatro Colón, just 38 meters away.
What is the significance of Rafael Pombo's work?
Pombo's work is significant for its unique blend of humor and moral lessons, with stories like El Renacuajo Paseador and La Pobre Viejecita being well-known in Colombia.
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