Plaza 10 de Noviembre, A square in the Potosí department, Bolivia.
Plaza 10 de Noviembre is a square in central Potosí, Bolivia, listed as part of Bolivia's cultural heritage. Four sculptures stand on it: a Statue of Liberty, a heron in one of the fountains, a muse and a cherub. Around it are the Casas Reales, the first Casa de la Moneda, the Iglesia Mayor and the Cabildo.
The square dates from the late 19th century and was formerly called Plaza de Regocijo, after the celebrations held there. It was renovated and reopened on 9 November 2014, the day before the anniversary of the libertarian uprising of 1810 that led, with later events, to Bolivia's independence in 1825. The work replaced the planters with new species, added water fountains and restored the sculptural monuments.
The square was long known as Plaza de Regocijo, or "Square of Rejoicing", for the celebrations held there; its present name marks November 10, the date of the 1810 libertarian uprising whose commemoration led to its 2014 reopening. Civic and cultural events take place in the space throughout the year.
The square sits in the heart of Potosí's city center and is easy to reach on foot from most nearby points. The city is at high altitude, so the air is cool even during the day, and a warm layer is worth carrying if you plan to sit or walk around for a while.
The square's four sculptures include a Statue of Liberty, a heron set in one of the fountains, a muse and a cherub. The liberty figure is the one visitors most often photograph, standing among colonial buildings rather than in a park.
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