Bolívar Square

The Bolívar Square (Spanish: Plaza de Bolívar or Plaza Bolívar) is located in the heart of the historical area of Bogotá. It has a statue of Simón Bolívar sculpted in 1846 by the Italian Pietro Tenerani, which was the first ever public monument in the city. Plaza Bolívar is also the name given to the main square in every city or town of Venezuela, the native country of Simón Bolívar. On the west side of the square there is a French style building known as the Liévano building which is the seat for Bogotá's Mayor.

Bolívar Square

The Bolívar Square (Spanish: Plaza de Bolívar or Plaza Bolívar) is located in the heart of the historical area of Bogotá. It has a statue of Simón Bolívar sculpted in 1846 by the Italian Pietro Tenerani, which was the first ever public monument in the city. Plaza Bolívar is also the name given to the main square in every city or town of Venezuela, the native country of Simón Bolívar. On the west side of the square there is a French style building known as the Liévano building which is the seat for Bogotá's Mayor.