Plaza de Bolívar, Main plaza in Tunja, Colombia

Plaza de Bolívar is the main square of Tunja, bounded by Carreras 9 and 10 and Calles 19 and 20. The Palacio de la Torre, seat of the Gobernación de Boyacá, stands to the north; the Alcaldía Mayor to the south; the Catedral Basílica Metropolitana Santiago de Tunja, the curia Arzobispal, the Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón and the Academia Boyacense de Historia to the east; and the Casa Museo Juan de Castellanos, the Pasaje de Vargas and the Instituto de Cultura de Tunja to the west.

The plaza was founded during colonial times as the main marketplace and received its current name in 1847 when a statue of Simón Bolívar was installed. Pietro Tenerani created this sculpture, which marked a new connection to the independence movement.

The plaza serves as a gathering place where people come together for celebrations, demonstrations, and everyday social moments. The buildings surrounding it reflect different periods and remain central to how locals experience the city.

The plaza is easily accessible and centrally located, making it an ideal starting point for exploring the old town. There are plenty of spots to sit and observe, and the surrounding streets connect to other places of interest.

The plaza is bordered by the Palacio de la Torre to the north, seat of the Gobernación de Boyacá, and by the Alcaldía Mayor to the south. On the east side stand the Catedral Basílica Metropolitana Santiago de Tunja, the curia Arzobispal, the Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón and the Academia Boyacense de Historia; on the west, the Casa Museo Juan de Castellanos, the Pasaje de Vargas and the Instituto de Cultura de Tunja.