Monumento a La Constitución de El Salvador, Constitutional monument in San Salvador, El Salvador.
The Monumento a La Constitución de El Salvador is a monument in San Salvador that features a female figure representing justice with closed eyes. The statue stands about 2.85 meters (9 feet) tall and is located at the Constitution roundabout where Boulevard Constitución meets San Antonio Abad Street.
The monument was inaugurated in 1990 and marks the establishment of the 1983 Constitution during the Peace Accords negotiations in El Salvador. It stands as a symbol of constitutional renewal at a pivotal moment in the nation's history.
The monument serves as a gathering point where people come together for civic ceremonies, public demonstrations, and activities celebrating constitutional rights. It represents the nation's commitment to democracy and justice in the eyes of residents.
The monument is easy to find at a visible roundabout with clear street signs and wheelchair-accessible ramps for visitors. The location is central and straightforward to reach from various parts of the city.
During a 2004 tunnel construction project, workers discovered bullet damage on the statue that required complete restoration at the original workshop. The damage told a story of the violence the country had endured before this monument was built.
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