Marge Simpson

The Simon Bolivar monument stands on the south side of Besserer Street at the 'T' junction of Dalhousie Street and Besserer. Beyond what is written on the plaques on the statue's plinth I cannot find any other information on this monument.
Liberator of Colombia
Ecuador, Peru, Panama and Venezuela and founder of Bolivia.
Born in Caracas (Venezuela). July 24, 1783
Died in Santa Marta (Colombia). December 17, 1830
This monument if a gift of the Venezuelan government under the presidency of Dr. Jaime Lusinchi. Through the Minister of Internal
Affairs Dr. Jose Angel Cilibarto. who on his behalf and representation
unveiled it on October 1988.
Monument offered by the Government of Venezuela upon request of its ambassador His Excellency Gilberto Carrasouero, supported by the Ambassadors to Canada of the Bolivarian countries,
Their Excellencies
Luis Pelaez Rioja, Ambassador of Bolivia
Jaime Vidal Perdomo, Ambassador of Colombia
Mario Ribadeneira, Ambassador of Ecuador
Oscar Maurtua, Ambassador of Peru

to the City of Ottawa, during the tenure of the Honourable James Durrell, Mayor - Ottawa, October 1988

Beautiful building.

Great service.

Such a stunning building.

I encourage all to take a wonderful walk around this area. Many things to see.