Obelisco a Los Mártires, National monument in Los Mártires district, Bogotá, Colombia.
The Obelisco a Los Mártires stands 17 meters tall at the intersection of Avenida Caracas with streets 9 and 10 in central Bogotá.
The monument commemorates independence fighters who were executed between 1816 and 1819 under Spanish colonial rule, with construction completed in 1880.
The walls of the obelisk display the names of national heroes including Mercedes Abrego, Camilo Torres Tenorio, and Francisco José de Caldas.
Visitors can access the monument through public transportation stops along Avenida Caracas or by walking from nearby historical landmarks in central Bogotá.
The structure, designed by Thomas Reed and executed by Mario Lombardi, underwent multiple relocations due to urban development, including the construction of Avenida Caracas.
Location: Bogotá
Inception: 1880
GPS coordinates: 4.60182,-74.08181
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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