Simon Bolívar Monument

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The Simon Bolívar Monument is a monumental work located in the Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia. It was designed by Italian sculptor Pietro Tenerani and was inaugurated on July 20, 1846. The equestrian statue of Bolivar is located in the center of the square, surrounded by allegorical figures representing freedom, justice, war and peace. The base of the monument is decorated with reliefs depicting important moments in Bolívar's life, such as the Battle of Boyacá and the signing of Colombia's independence.