Paredón de los Mártires, Independence monument in Bosque de la República, Tunja, Colombia.
The monument features an adobe wall with visible bullet holes and marble columns supporting busts of two provincial governors executed there.
On November 29, 1816, Spanish colonial forces executed four provincial governors of Tunja at this location for their role in revolutionary activities.
The monument includes the inscription 'Eternamente vive quien muere por la patria' commemorating the sacrifice of those who died for Colombian independence.
Visitors can examine the original adobe wall where the executions took place and learn about the events through informational plaques and guided tours.
The bullet holes from the 1816 execution remain visible in the adobe wall, providing direct physical evidence of this historical event.
GPS coordinates: 5.52808,-73.36400
Latest update: March 17, 2025 13:57
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