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Bolivar Square in Colombia is popular for the first ever public monument of Bogota city i.e., statue of Simon Bolivar installed there by an Italian named Pietro Tenerani in the year 1846. The place is surrounded by richly designed structures such as palaces and forts but still has its own charm and stands apart from others.
Bolivar Square of Colombia is the same place where the colonial government of New Granada declared Bogota as their head quarters. One can check out the historical monuments located there, as these monuments depict talks about the past tales.
There are many other historical sites which have now been converted into the offices of government departments located near the Bolivar Square at Colombia. One can check out the Mayor's seat at Lievano building in the western side of Bolivar Square. In the eastern side lies the sacred Primate Cathedral, one of the ancient holy places near Bolivar Square. Near the cathedral lies the Holy Chapel.
One can also visit the Justice Palace where the Supreme Court of Colombia works at present in the north of Colombia Bolivar Square. In the south of the Bolivar Square lies the National Capitol where the headquarters of Colombian Congress is sited. The tourists to Bolivar Square should not miss the July 20 museum at Vase House situated in the north eastern corner of this historical site.
