Equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar, Bronze equestrian monument at Plaza Bolívar, Lima, Peru
The monumental bronze statue presents Simón Bolívar mounted on a rearing horse, wearing military attire with a decorated coat and flowing cape.
Italian sculptor Adamo Tadolini completed this masterwork in 1859, making it the first of three identical statues, with replicas later placed in Caracas and San Francisco.
This monument stands as a symbol of Peru's independence and honors Simón Bolívar's role in liberating multiple South American nations from Spanish rule.
The statue occupies a central position in Plaza Bolívar of Lima District, near government buildings and cultural institutions that form the administrative center.
The engineering feat of balancing the entire bronze structure on two horse legs and a tail demonstrates advanced sculptural techniques of the 1850s.
Location: Lima District
Creator: Adamo Tadolini
GPS coordinates: -12.04761,-77.02600
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:33
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