Monumento a la Virgen de la Paz, Colossal statue in Trujillo, Venezuela
The Monument to the Virgin of Peace rises 46.72 meters high, with a concrete structure reinforced by steel framework on top of Peña de la Virgen hill.
The statue, inaugurated on December 21, 1983 by President Luis Herrera Campins, marks the location where locals reported Virgin Mary appearances in the 1570s.
The annual patron celebration takes place from January 24 to January 30, featuring religious ceremonies, processions, and the Peace March through Trujillo streets.
Visitors can access five different observation points inside the statue, starting at 18 meters high and reaching up to 44 meters at the Virgin's eyes.
The monument holds the title of tallest statue in South America and includes a dove in its right hand representing Venezuela's commitment to peace.
Location: Trujillo
Inception: December 21, 1983
Height: 46.72 m
GPS coordinates: 9.34835,-70.46196
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
South America preserves a monumental heritage that reflects centuries of history, from pre-Columbian civilizations to the contemporary era. This collection includes archaeological sites, colonial-era religious buildings, public squares, and modern artistic creations scattered across the continent. Each monument tells a part of South American history, whether it be ancient fortresses, Baroque churches, or recent sculptures. Among these sites are the Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua, Guatemala, a 17th-century construction that once connected two convents; the Public Market in Porto Alegre, Brazil, a functioning 19th-century commercial building; and Desert Hand in Chile, a contemporary sculpture of 11 meters rising from the Atacama Desert. The Middle of the World monument near Quito, Ecuador, marks the equator line, while the Christ of the Pacific overlooks Lima from its hill. These monuments, whether of pre-Columbian, colonial, or modern origin, provide tangible insight into the cultural and architectural development of the South American continent.
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