by marcusin Tourist Attractions in MedellínPlaza Botero or Plaza de Las Esculturas (Sculpture Plaza) in Medellin is 80,729 square feet of public space that occupies the area in front of the Museum of Antioquia and also surrounds the Uribe Palace of Culture. In this space exists a perfect mix of art, culture and nature in which 23 of Botero’s bronze sculptures are on permanent display and exhibit. Donated by Medellin’s own Fernando Botero years ago and put into place during 2002, they adorn the surrounding area and create an amazing outdoor exhibit. Among the pieces worth admiring are “The Hand”, “Eve”, “Maternity”, “Man on horseback”, and “Roman Soldier” to name a few. Many of these same pieces have been on display previously in museums including Paris, New York and Madrid to name a few. Plaza Botero is probably one of the most photographed areas of the city as citizens, tourists and travelers alike gather in it plaza to admire the bronze creations from one of Colombia’s most famous artists.
