Campo de Boyacá, scene of the unforgettable battle of Boyacá

2010 is the year of the bicentennial of the Independence of Colombia, and one of the most significant monuments that recalls such an event is the famous Boyacá Bridge.

In its surroundings, the Battle of Boyacá took place on August 1819, XNUMX, a decisive battle to obtain the Independence of Colombia, and one of the most renowned in South America.

The bridge is located near Tunja (capital of the Department of Boyacá), and is part of a beautiful cultural complex called Boyacá field. Here, in addition to the small architectural structure that crosses a small stream, there are another series of monuments, hills and historical places of great importance to understand the liberation feat, such as the Tile house and Barreiro stones.

Among the commemorative monuments we find The obelisk and Arch of Triumph. There is also the Patriotic-Religious Temple and Cyclorama, an educational building where the historical events of the Liberation Campaign and the Boyaca's battle.

La Flags Square It is another of the spaces of great importance, here various official, military, civic and student concentrations are held. In its center stands the cauldron that maintains the perpetual flame of Freedom; and towards the north and south sides, the Flags of the Bolivarian Countries.