The Parque de las Luces is a public park located in the center of Medellín, Colombia. Previously, the area occupied by the park was the main square of Medellín where farmers and traders gathered to sell their wares. In the 1960s, Colombia’s railway system that passed through the square collapsed and in the 1990s the market was moved to a more efficient location. Plaza Cisneros, as it was then most commonly known, fell into a period of decline and soon became a seedy spot frequented by thieves, drug addicts and prostitutes. In 2005 an altogether different kind of square was inaugurated called Parque de las Luces. The name refers to the 300 pillars that rise up from the square, the tallest reaching a height of 78 feet (24 meters). Made of concrete and metal, each column contains an illuminated strip creating an “artificial forest” that provides shade during the day and light at night. Water fountains, floor lighting and bamboo complete the picture creating a modern space surrounded by some important buildings. The park functions as a meeting point and as a place to relax while also hosting street performances and events such as the Medellin Marathon 2018. It is also a popular spot for photographers who come to make the most of the strange sci-fi like atmosphere created by the 300 pillars.