February 28, 1996
Cisneros station, which is part of the rapid transit system serving the Metropolitan Area of Medellín in the Republic of Colombia, was officially opened. This facility was one of seven stations that made their debut on the same date and constitute Line B of the Medellín Metro. Cisneros station is located in the La Candelaria district of Medellín, the second-largest city in Colombia.
A major landmark near that elevated station is Plaza Cisneros. This longtime concrete plaza has gained considerable fame for containing a total of 300 light poles that all shine brightly at night. Cisneros station and Plaza Cisneros owe their shared name to a Cuban-born engineer who made notable contributions to Colombia’s transportation network.
During his time in Colombia, Francisco Javier Cisneros (1836-1898) helped build the Antioquia Railway, Cauca Railway, and Barranquilla Railroad. He also played a major role in constructing a pier at the coastal town and municipality of Puerto Colombia. At the time, this pier was one of the largest in the world. Cisneros was instrumental as well in the introduction of steamboats on the Magdalena River in Colombia’s western region.
Line B of the Medellín Metro is 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) in length. The Medellín Metro in its entirety covers 19.4 miles (31.3 kilometers) and encompasses 28 stations.
For more information on Cisneros station, please check out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cisneros_station
Additional information on the Medellín Metro is available at https://www.urbanrail.net/am/mede/medellin.htm
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