Plaza Bolivar, Ciudad Bolivar is one of the major tourist attractions in the city of Ciudad Bolivar. The place at the heart of the city has been a bustling center of political activity in the colonial era as it was the place for the assemblage of political rallies and other mass gatherings. A visit to the Plaza Bolivar, Ciudad Bolivar will also provide you glimpses of the history of Venezuela.
At Plaza Bolivar, Ciudad Bolivar, you will find the monument built in memory of the great leader who was instrumental in the liberation of the Spanish colonial clutches, Simon Bolivar. A statue stands atop the monument and there are five other stone statues which stand for five nations which won their independence from Spanish rule.
It was in 26th of October in the year 1867, that the then State President, Juan Bautists dalla Costa set up a board with the mission of constructing the statue of Simon Bolivar, who is considered as their liberator on the space of Plaza Mayor. Educator Regulo Machade designed the entire plan which was then called as the Plaza mayor. Exactly after two years the on 28th of October 1869, the statues at Plaza Bolivar, Ciudad Bolivar were opened to the public.
Plaza Bolivar, Ciudad Bolivar can be easily accessed from all corners of the city. You will get all kinds of transportation to visit this historical place. A cathedral also lies in the premises of the square.
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