Congress of Cúcuta
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The Congress of Cúcuta was a constituent assembly where the Republic of Colombia was created. The Congress convened from May 6th till October 14th in 1821 and elected Simón Bolívar and Francisco de Pa
Historic church of Cúcuta: Here the deputies of New Granada (Colombia) and Venezuela met to sign the Constitution of Cúcuta, by means of which Gran Colombia was created.
Commemoration of the Constitution of Cúcuta, which was the result of the Congress of Cúcuta.
Mural of the Cúcuta Congress by Santiago Martínez Delgado in the Colombian Congress Building.
Park of the Greater Colombia
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The El Parque de la Gran Colombia is a historical and tourist complex located in the locality of Villa del Rosario. It is in the 6th km of International Highway to Venezuela. The park houses:
Congress of Cúcuta
…the Congress of Cúcuta, together with the House of Santander (Casa de Santander), are now protected due to historic significance, and form part of the Park of the Great Colombia. The culminating event of the Congress of Cúcuta took place on August 30, 1821, in the city of Cúcuta. A constitution had been written which established…
Park of the Greater Colombia