Plaza Bolívar, Historic public square in downtown Valencia, Venezuela.
Description
This central square features a prominent marble monument topped with a bronze statue of Simón Bolívar pointing toward the Carabobo battlefield, surrounded by diagonal pathways forming an X pattern and urban greenery.
History
The square was officially inaugurated on June 24, 1889, after being transformed from its original function as a market and slaughterhouse that existed since Valencia's founding in 1555.
Culture
The monument includes bronze bas-relief scenes depicting the Battle of Carabobo at its base, serving as a memorial to Venezuela's independence hero and national identity symbol.
Practical
Located on Colombia Street in the Cathedral parish with postal code 2001, the square remains easily accessible to visitors exploring Valencia's historic downtown area.
Did you know?
The 18.5-meter monument was designed by Antonio Malaussena and commissioned by President Antonio Guzmán Blanco, featuring yellow marble columns and detailed sculptural elements honoring the Liberator.
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