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Square Bolivar: A Place of Stories and Encounters (Eng/Esp)

English version

Most of the squares in the city of Cumana are named after independence heroes; this is understood to be a way of paying tribute to the efforts of those who contributed to the founding of the republic. Among the city’s most notable squares are Square Ayacucho, Square Miranda, and Square Bolivar—three iconic landmarks that have become defining features of the city center.


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In that vein, I’d like to share one of my visits to Square Bolivar, a walk that allowed me to admire new details of the place that often go unnoticed. Time inevitably marches on, and as a result, buildings also suffer, since the elements—especially Cumana’s scorching sun combined with salt—accelerate the deterioration of materials, particularly paint and metal structures.


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For this reason, new trash cans were installed in the plaza, and a mural was created next to the The Carmelitas school by the Frente Francisco de Mirada. This recent artistic installation serves as an ode to nature, featuring natural symbols such as the orchid, the turpial bird, and the Araguaney tree. On the left side, there is a tile, some flowers, and a cacao pod.

The gardens look very well-maintained; the palm trees, ornamental plants, and leafy mango trees remain lush, providing the coolness and shade needed to make a visit to this place much more pleasant.


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Bolivar Square is an integral part of Sucre’s history; it has witnessed the colonial period and the city’s transition into modernity. The Andres Eloy Blanco House Museum is still in operation here; I have yet to visit this distinguished site, where poetry and culture come together to host various events, such as the tribute held this week for Jorge Glem, a Latin Grammy-winning artist from Cumana, who was honored for his artistic career playing the cuatro, Venezuela’s signature musical instrument.



Versión en Español

La mayoría de las plazas de la ciudad de Cumaná tienen nombres de héroes independentistas, se entiende que es una forma de rendir tributo al esfuerzo de aquellas personas que contribuyeron a la formación de la república. Entre las plazas más destacadas de la ciudad se encuentra la Plaza Ayacucho, la Miranda y la Bolívar, tres lugares emblemáticos que se han convertido en punto de referencia de lo que es el centro de la ciudad.


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En tal sentido, comparto una de mis visitas a la Plaza Bolívar, recorrido que me permitió admirar nuevos detalles del lugar que muchas veces pasan desapercibidos. Inevitablemente el tiempo avanza y por lo tanto las construcciones también sufren, puesto que la interperie, sobre todo el sol abrasivo de Cumaná junto al salitre, acelera el deterioro de los materiales, sobre todo de las pinturas y estructuras metálicas.


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Por tal razón, en la plaza reinstalaron nuevos botes de basura y también se realizó un mural, al lado de la institución educativa Las Carmelitas, elaborado por el Frente Francisco de Mirada. Acá, en esta reciente propuesta artística, se puede apreciar una oda a la naturaleza. Se destacan símbolos naturales: la orquídea, el turpial y el Araguaney. Del lado izquierdo un azulejo, unas flores y el fruto del cacao.

Los jardínes lucen muy bien cuidados, las palmas, plantas ornamentales y los frondosas árboles de mango mantienen su verdor para ofrecer ese frescor y sombra necesaria para hacer la estadía en este lugar mucho más agradable.


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La plaza Bolívar es parte de la historia de los sucrenses, ha sido testigo del período colonial y su transitar hacia la modernidad. En ste lugar todavía funciona la Casa Museo Andrés Eloy Blanco, tengo una visita pendiente a este insigne lugar, donde la poesía y la cultura se unen para ofrecer diferentes eventos tal como un homenaje que se le realizó esta semana a Jorge Glem, cumanés ganador Latin Grammy, a quien se le rindió tributo por su trayectoria artística ejecutando el cuatro, el instrumento musical insigne de Venezuela.



✓Photos from my personal gallery, edited with Fotocollage.

✓Text translated with DeepL.


✓Fotos de mi galería personal, editadas con Fotocollage.

✓Texto traducido con DeepL.

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Thank you very much; it's a pleasure to be part of this community. Best regards.

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I admire the value placed on these historical figures in Venezuela, and it's something that caught my attention when I was there. I admired many things about Sucre State, and these plazas, along with its geography, the beauty of its beaches, and the warmth of its people, are my favorites.

The post shows a good combination of image and explanation, making us admire a very well-presented and educational piece. Thank you for sharing, my friend. Have a wonderful day. Best wishes.

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Thank you very much. There are many interesting places in Sucre State with great historical significance, and I try to highlight those sites along with their natural beauty. Best regards, my friend.

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