My Walk Through Francisco of Miranda Square (Eng/Es)
English version
I walked through Square Miranda, one of the oldest squares in Cumana, and spent quite a while examining the large sculpture of Francisco of Miranda, the work of Julio Cesar Briceño Andrade, who succeeded in conveying a sense of dynamism in the bronze, as Miranda appears determined to draw his sword. You can also see his period military uniform and the cape that distinguishes him as Generalissimo, the highest military rank granted in the country—even higher than those held by Simon Bolivar.
This statue stands on a massive pedestal that supports its large size. A plaque on the statue reads: “The first universal Venezuelan, who first raised in Venezuela the flag that gave rise to the current tricolor symbol…” Indeed, Miranda’s career as a military leader and politician was brilliant; he played a significant role in the independence of the United States and in the French Revolution, which is why his name is inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Interestingly, in the first version of Square Miranda—when the city’s market was located on the banks of the Manzanares River—a Triumphal Arch had been erected in honor of Cipriano Castro, who was the country’s president at the time. Later, the next version of the plaza was built, featuring marble floors and planters, highlighted by a fountain adorned with a child surrounded by sea creatures spouting water. Today, some of those memories remain in the collective memory. The current design is more understated, but the fountain is no longer in operation.
Among the most striking plants are the palm trees, several of which are housed in large planters. There are also small gardens on the sides, very well maintained by the city.
Today I enjoyed the atmosphere and the flow of people passing through the square. Four pharmacies, a bakery, a lottery agency, and fruit and vegetable vendors bring the place to life under a particularly blue sky and a pleasant breeze.
Versión en Español
Recorrí la Plaza Miranda, una de las más antiguas de Cumaná, y me quedé un buen rato detallando la gran escultura de Francisco de Miranda, obra de Julio César Briceño Andrade, quien logró proyectar la sensación de dinamismo en el bronce ya que Miranda luce decidido a desenvainar su espada. Se aprecia además su traje militar de la época y la capa que le distingue como Generalísimo, el rango militar más alto concedido en el país, inclusive por encima de los que ostentó Simón Bolívar.
Esta estatua se encuentra en un pedestal macizo que sirve de soporte para su gran dimensión. En ella está una placa y se puede leer: "El primer venezolano universal, quien flameó por primera vez en Venezuela la bandera que da origen al actual símbolo tricolor...". Y es que la trayectoria de Miranda como militar y político fue brillante, su participación fue relevante en la independencia de los Estados Unidos y en la Revolución Francesa, por ello su nombre está en el Arco de Triunfo de París.
Curiosamente, en la primera versión de la Plaza Miranda, cuando el mercado de la ciudad estaba ubicado en la ribera del río Manzanares, se había levantado un Arco de Triunfo en honor a Cipriano Castro, para entonces presidente del país. Luego se levantó la siguiente versión de la plaza, con pisos y jardineras de mármol, donde destacaba una fuente cuyo ornamento era un niño rodeado de animales marinos que escupían agua. Hoy algunos de esos recuerdos permanecen en la memoria colectiva. El diseño actual es más sobrio, pero la fuente no se encuentra en funcionamiento.
Entre la vegetación que más destaca está la palmera, varias de ellas reposan en grandes materos. También se aprecian pequeños jardines en los laterales, muy bien cuidados por la municipalidad.
Este día disfruté del ambiente y del movimiento de personas que transitan por la plaza. Cuatro farmacias, una panadería, una agencia de lotería y vendedores de frutas y hortalizas dan vida al lugar bajo un cielo particularmente azul y una brisa agradable.
✓Photos from my personal gallery, edited with Fotocollage.
✓Text translated with DeepL.
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✓Fotos de mi galería personal, editadas con Fotocollage.
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Todos estos sitios siempre cuentan una historia interesante. Ese día de tu recorrido el cielo estaba precioso, adornó el panorama junto a la vegetación de la plaza. Saludos.
Muchaa gracias, amiga. Visitar las plazas es una actividad que me encanta. Saludos.
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Hi @ramisey thanks for sharing it on hive❤️ If only those old trees would tell us more about the history. Enjoy your day😊.
Thank you very much. Those trees are part of history; they are silent witnesses and still stand tall, serving as a link to the past.
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