Equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar, Bronze equestrian statue in 8th arrondissement of Paris, France
The equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar stands along the Cours la Reine promenade near the Seine River, featuring a mounted figure in military attire.
Created by sculptor Emmanuel Frémiet, this statue was presented to Paris in 1930 by several Latin American republics as a symbol of friendship.
The monument represents Simón Bolívar, who led multiple South American nations to independence after receiving education in France and Spain.
Visitors can reach the statue using metro lines serving the 8th arrondissement, with the Champs-Élysées and Pont Alexandre III bridge nearby.
The statue contains inscriptions on its pedestal base detailing Bolívar's accomplishments in liberating Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1930
Creator: Emmanuel Frémiet
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 48.86450,2.31421
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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