The Liberator Simón Bolívar Memorial — Attraction in Washington

Just off the National Mall are lesser-known, but still important monuments and memorials approved by Congress. An example is the Simon Bolivar Memorial funded by the Venezuelan government. It's one of five "Statues of the Liberators" in the area.

Other things to do next to this memorial is the Department of Interior's free New Deal mural tour at 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursday pre-pandemic. Also, the Art Museum of the Americas, the country's oldest museum dedicated to Latin American and Caribbean art, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday free of charge. Their large outdoor sculpture garden...

Title: Tranquility and Inspiration at the Simón Bolívar Memorial

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I recently came across this memorial after visiting the Art Museum of the Americas, and it was a delightful find. The equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar, set in a peaceful park, offered a moment of reflection on a quiet Sunday morning. The inscriptions were thought-provoking, and I enjoyed learning more about Bolívar's historical significance. With the area nearly empty, I took some lovely photos and used the time to refresh my knowledge about the U.S.-Venezuela connection. A serene and...

My first time observing this statue, I was walking through the area, the statue had a group of costumed dancers surrounding it. It was used as a staging area for a cultural event. The event was the 19th Annual Food Festival of the Americas, held across the street at the Museum of the Americas. Enjoyed the...