Visiting Plaza Bolívar in Trujillo State, Venezuela.
Dear Hivers, it's a pleasure to greet you.
Today, I want to share the landscape I encountered when I opened the window of my room: a majestic cold climate covered in fog, not very common in my sunny land.
Normally, we see this weather in December, but as the climate has been very changeable, we can expect a bit of everything.
Personally, I love this weather. It reminds me of my homeland, my beautiful Mérida and its surroundings. Although I am in another Andean state, the climate is different; the heat reigns supreme.
So, I dust off my sweater and enjoy the scenery along the traditional streets of Trujillo. It's two and a half blocks from my house to the plaza, which takes about 10 minutes at most on foot.
The place I visited today was Bolívar Square, located in the state's main municipality, known as Avenida Independencia, Calle 3 Miranda, separating two emblematic sectors, Calle Abajo and Calle Arriba, which is why it is colloquially called the town of two streets.
Asphalt streets surrounded by colonial houses characterized by high walls, large doors, and magazine-worthy windows, some preserved and others in a state of disrepair.
The square is geographically square and has 20 cement benches throughout the block surrounded by flowers, bushes, and giant trees (whose identification is displayed) within it. There are mango and almond trees, and it has a large platform-like space for the state's festive and cultural activities. There is also a very striking fountain with waterfalls in various parts of the square. Large red cement posts can be seen at each corner and around the perimeter. The floor is made of antique ceramic tiles, and at its center stands a statue of Simón Bolívar, the Liberator. Each of the four walkways has well-maintained gardens.
The lighting consists of lantern lamps, demonstrating the preservation of colonial style throughout.
Sitting in the square, you can see lots of pigeons looking for food.
The square is very popular because it is surrounded by the state government offices, the mayor's office, shopping centers, pharmacies, and the state cathedral, giving it a lively atmosphere.
Many people come here to relax, enjoy the free Wi-Fi, and above all, it is a central meeting point.
I hope you enjoyed my experience. See you next time.
I used Canva and the free Deepl translator as my language is Spanish.
Beautiful Bolívar Square, I like the colonial architecture, and it looks well preserved and pretty. What a lovely walk, I don't know this part of Trujillo. Thank you for sharing it with us.