Trujillanidad Park, in honor of fallen soldiers | Parque de la Trujillanidad, en honor a los soldados caídos ⚔️
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Good morning, travelers.
We’re almost done exploring the beautiful state of Trujillo. Just as we were about to set off on a new route toward the state of Mérida, we visited the Parque de la Trujillanidad (also known as the Parque de las Fuerzas Armadas), which had really caught our eye on the way to the Peace Monument. So, on the way back, it was a must-see stop, since we don’t know when we’ll be able to return.
This park is an outdoor space built in honor of the heroes and soldiers who bravely defended these lands during the country’s War of Independence. It features various monuments that give meaning to an important part of our history.
First, there is a massive monument on a concrete and ceramic base. Before climbing it, there is a torch holder with the Trujillo State Anthem in the background and a plaque in front paying tribute to those who fell in defense of the nation. At the other end are the Venezuelan Anthem and the National Coat of Arms; the only thing missing was the flag.
We climbed to the highest point of the imposing monument, which looks very lifelike, where a fallen soldier is depicted while one of his comrades continues to fight in battle. It’s a powerful way of conveying that his death was not in vain but for the greater good. From here, the view of the Andes Mountains is spectacular.
We head down to the other part of the park, where various historical and military figures are located, such as Manuel Gogorza, Antonio Nicolás Briceño, Vicente de la Torre, Pedro Miguel Chipia, Miguel Vicente Cegarra, Barbarita de la Torre, José Manuel Arraiz, and Andrés Linares, who died during the War of Independence.
To conclude the tour, we come across an exhibition of a tankette and an airplane, used for military purposes—perhaps not in the past, but certainly in the present.
Photos taken with a Samsung Galaxy A35.
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Translation by: Deepl
Buenas días, viajeros.
Estamos muy cerca de culminar nuestro paso por el hermoso estado Trujillo, cuando estábamos a punto de iniciar una nueva ruta hacia el Estado Mérida, visitamos el Parque de la Trujillanidad o Parque de las Fuerzas Armadas, el cuál llamó mucho nuestra atención cuando íbamos al Monumento de la Paz así que de regreso era una parada necesaria, ya que no sabemos cuando vamos a poder regresar.
Este parque es un espacio al aire libre y esta construido en honor a los héroes y soldados que han defendido estas tierras en época de la Independencia del país con mucha valentía, en el se encuentran distintos monumentos que le aportan un sentido a parte importante de nuestra historia.
En un primer lugar tenemos un enorme monumento sobre una base de concreto y cerámica, antes de subir al mismo se encuentra una base para antorcha con el Himno del estado Trujillo de fondo y una lápida adelante con un tributo a los caídos en defensa de la nación, en otro extremo se encuentra el Himno de Venezuela y el Escudo Nacional, solo faltaba la bandera.
Subimos a la parte más alta del imponente monumento que se ve muy real, donde se refleja a un soldado caído mientras uno de sus compañeros sigue luchando en batalla, es una buena forma de decir que su muerte no fue en vano sino por un bien mayor, desde aquí la vista de la Cordillera de los Andes es espectacular.
Bajamos para ir a la otra parte del parque donde se encuentran distintos personajes históricos y militares como Manuel Gogorza, Antonio Nicolas Briceño, Vicente de la Torre, Pedro Miguel Chipia, Miguel Vicente Cegarra, Barbarita de la Torre, José Manuel Arraiz y Andrés Linares que murieron durante la guerra de la independencia.
Para finalizar el recorrido nos encontramos con una exhibición de una tanqueta y un avión, utilizada para fines militares, quizás no en la antigüedad pero si en el presente.
Fotografías tomadas con un Samsung Galaxy A35.
Collage realizado en Inshot
Contenido de mi propiedad.
Traducción por: Deepl
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Great story and a very moving place! It's clear that the park carries a strong historical weight and respect for the heroes of that time. I'm especially impressed by the monument with the fallen soldier. And the view of the Andes from above must have been an incredible experience. Thank you for sharing this journey, it definitely makes me want to visit this place!
The monument to the fallen soldier was also my favorite part of Trujillo Park, as it reflects a piece of the history of that place. As for the scenery, it offers one of the most beautiful views in Trujillo.
I like to visit historical monument it's always a touching experience like are very touching the sculptures on the monument, it's important remembering who dies.
Remembering our heroes is a way to relive the history of the independence era.