Tierra de nadie (Central University of Venezuela) facts for kids

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Tierra de Nadie

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Location	University City of Caracas, Venezuela
Criteria	Cultural: (i), (iv)
Inscription	2000 (24th Session)

Tierra de Nadie (which means No Man's Land) is a popular nickname for a special park officially called Plaza Jorge Rodríguez. You can find it at the Central University of Venezuela in University City of Caracas, Venezuela. It's a well-known spot on the university campus.

What is Tierra de Nadie?

This area got its nickname because it doesn't officially belong to any one department or building around it. Instead, it's a shared green space for everyone at the university. Think of it as a central meeting point where students, teachers, and staff can gather.

The park is surrounded by important university buildings like the Rector's Plaza, the famous Aula Magna (a big auditorium), and the Central Library. There's also the university canteen nearby. The "Tierra de Nadie" area even includes a small wooded part to the north and northeast of the main square.

Years ago, a magazine from the university's School of Social Communication was also named "Tierra de Nadie."

Art and History in the Park

This park is not just a green space; it's also home to many interesting artworks, plants, and walking paths.

You can see large murals by the artist Oswaldo Vigas that are part of the Rector's Plaza but face this park. There are also beautiful statues, like Maternidad (Motherhood) by Baltasar Lobo and Monumento a los caídos de la generación del 28 (Monument to the Fallen of the Generation of '28) by Ernest Maragall. These artworks add to the park's unique atmosphere.

There is also a special plaque in the park that honors Jorge Rodríguez Sr.. He was a politician who passed away in 1976. This plaque has been damaged several times, sometimes by people who disagree with his politics or his son, Jorge Rodríguez.

See also

• Aula Magna (Central University of Venezuela)
• Carlos Raúl Villanueva