El Centro in Cartagena de Indias in Municipio de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia — Northwestern South America

Simón Bolívar Monument

Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023

1. Simón Bolívar Monument

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Cartageneros, si Caracas me dio vida
vosotros me disteis gloria
"Salve Cartagena Redentora" - Bolivar

Nada puede serme mas lisonjero
que verme colocado entre los hijos
benemeritos del Estado de Cartagena - Bolivar

English translation:
Cartagena, if Caracas gave me life,
you gave me glory
"Hail Cartagena Redeemer" - Bolivar

Nothing can be more flattering
than seeing myself placed among the worthy
sons of the State of Cartagena - Bolivar

Reverso:
La America entera espera su libertad
y salvación de vuestras imperterritos
soldados de Cartagena y de la Union - Bolívar

English translation:
The entire America awaits its freedom
and salvation from your undaunted
soldiers from Cartagena and the Union - Bolívar

Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 10° 25.396′ N, 75° 33.073′ W. Monument is in Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, in Municipio de Cartagena. It is in El Centro. It can be reached from the intersection of Parque de Bolívar and Calle 34. The marker is located at the center of the Bolívar

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Park. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: Parque de Bolívar 2000, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar 130001, Colombia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Caribbean Sea,

in South America,

in a Andean South America country,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bolivar Park (a few steps from this marker); Pantaleon German-Ribon Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cathedral Basilica Saint Catherine of Alexandria (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Inquisition Historical Museum of Cartagena (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of the Republic Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Burn! / La Quemada (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Proclamation Square (about 90 meters away); San Pedro Claver Parish and Sanctuary (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cartagena de Indias.

Also see . . . Simón Bolívar. Wikipedia

Simón
Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023

2. The front view of the Simón Bolívar Monument from the park
José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios (24 July 1783 – 17 December 1830) was a Venezuelan military and political leader who led what are currently the countries of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Panama and Bolivia to independence from the Spanish Empire. He is known colloquially as El Libertador, or the Liberator of America.

(Submitted on February 14, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The side view of the Simón Bolívar Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023

3. The side view of the Simón Bolívar Monument

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