Obelisco a Los Mártires, National monument in Los Mártires district, Bogotá, Colombia.
The Obelisco a Los Mártires is a tall stone monument located at the intersection of Avenida Caracas with streets 9 and 10 in downtown Bogotá. Its vertical form stands out clearly among the surrounding buildings and traffic, making it easy to spot in this busy area.
The monument was built to honor independence fighters who were executed between 1816 and 1819 during Spanish colonial rule. It was completed in 1880, decades after the events it commemorates.
The obelisk displays names of independence fighters on its walls, allowing visitors to learn about the people honored there. Walking around the structure, you can see how locals treat it as a place of remembrance and respect.
The monument sits at a major intersection with good access via public transportation and bus stops along Avenida Caracas. You can view it anytime while walking through the area, as it stands freely accessible in the open.
The structure was moved multiple times as the city developed and new roads like Avenida Caracas were built around it. Its current location reflects how urban growth has shaped and reshaped the surrounding area over many decades.
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