Columna de la Libertad de los Esclavos, Slavery memorial in central plaza of Ocaña, Colombia.
The stone and brick column stands 4 meters tall, encircled by five rings representing the Bolivarian nations of South America.
The monument was inaugurated on December 22, 1851, marking the abolition of slavery in Colombia under President José Hilario López's administration.
The column represents a milestone in Colombian history, serving as the country's only monument dedicated to commemorating the end of slavery.
The monument maintains its original structure at coordinates 8.235403, -73.353887, accessible to visitors in Ocaña's main square.
Three urns reportedly rest at the column's base, containing historical documents related to the liberation movement and the fight for freedom.
Location: Ocaña
Inception: 1851
Official opening: December 22, 1851
GPS coordinates: 8.23540,-73.35389
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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