Plaza Bolívar (Valencia)
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The Plaza Bolívar is a square in Valencia, Venezuela. It occupies a central site,[1] and is used for public meetings.[2] Its origin was in the colonial period, when the city was laid out on a grid plan.(see note1) Some buildings in the vicinity, such as the Cathedral date from the colonial period.
The square was renamed after Simón Bolívar in the 19th century as a consequence of Venezuela's independence. The centrepiece of the square is a monumental column. Inaugurated in 1889, the column commemorates Bolívar and specifically his victory at the battle of Carabobo in 1821.
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Type | Victory column |
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Material | Marble and bronze |
Opening date | 24 June 1889 |
Dedicated to | Simón Bolívar |
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