As in all towns and cities in Venezuela, there are Bolívar squares, as an offering and tribute to this hero who participated in the country's independence. Ciudad Bolívar has a square. Unlike cities like Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, it does not have a Bolívar square simply because it is a relatively new city in Venezuela. Ciudad Bolívar, which is more than 400 years old, has this square, which previously had another name, Angostura del Orinoco, and later became known as Plaza Bolívar.
It's a very important point to visit for all those interested in getting to know Ciudad Bolívar, so it can't be missed on the tour. This plaza seemed well-maintained to me. It's perhaps one of the crazy Bolívar plazas I like, aside from Plaza Bolívar in Valencia and Caracas. These plazas are also architecturally and historically very important for the country, being places where many people gather due to their location, mostly in the centers of the country's cities. However, Ciudad Bolívar's Plaza is not as crowded, perhaps due to its location, which is at the top of the city's historic center. I say "high" because this spot is located on one of the highest hills in the city. It's actually more of a tourist and historical area than a commercial one, unlike other plazas that are located nearby in more commercial areas.
As you can see in the photographs, this plaza is surrounded by historical landmarks, museums, and structures of heritage and architectural value, as well as the city's cathedral. Among these structures, you can find the Angostura Congress Palace, the Manuel Piar House, and other structures that may also be of great importance to the tour. This place has its own charm as a very important point in the city, where you can appreciate the harmony of architecture, culture, and history.
Before reaching this square, I had to walk for almost an hour, where I passed several important points such as the San Isidro House Museum and El Zamuro Fort, places I've already mentioned. Therefore, in reality, all these points are very close together. It's practically a complete tourist route of everything that makes up the city's historic center. Of course, due to their proximity, you can also see many colonial-style homes and perhaps some slightly more modern houses. However, in reality, they have tried to maintain that colonial architectural appearance, little to preserve that image of what this area was like more than 200 years ago, where figures such as Simón Bolívar and Manuel Piar, another important figure of the region, once passed through. Therefore, it's a place where you can appreciate the beauty of the colonial style and the design of this plaza, embellished by the artistry of its construction. For those more religious, you can visit the great cathedral next to it, a cathedral that undoubtedly has an imposing appearance due to its height; it is perhaps the tallest building in this area.
All photographs are my own.
