Plaza Francia (Caracas)
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In France Square stands an [[obelisk]] — one of the landmarks of Caracas — the water mirror and a fountain that falls till the bottom of the square, which has turned into a small shopping center and the main entrance of Altamira subway station. |
In France Square stands an [[obelisk]] — one of the landmarks of Caracas — the water mirror and a fountain that falls till the bottom of the square, which has turned into a small shopping center and the main entrance of Altamira subway station. |
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In 2002 this square became the place where many people congregated in protest against the president at the time, Hugo Chávez, in a very big [[Venezuelan general strike of 2002–03|national strike known as the "Paro Petrolero"]]. |
In 2002, this square became the place where many people congregated in protest against the president at the time, Hugo Chávez, in a very big [[Venezuelan general strike of 2002–03|national strike known as the "Paro Petrolero"]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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