| Casa Natal |
02-541-2563
Casa Natal is the house
where the great leader Simón Bolívar was born. Held as a
national leader and liberator, Simon Bolivar’s home is a pilgrimage site
for many Venezuelans. The house features paintings from the world-renowned
artist Tito Salas. The themes of the paintings focus on Bolívar's
early life.
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| Catedral Metropolitana
de Caracas |
(Metropolitan Cathedral
of Caracas)
Plaza Bolívar
02-862-1518
the Metropolitan Cathedral
of Caracas was built in 1674. Amidst reconstruction and renovations, this
impressive cathedral is the only church in Caracas to retain unaltered
its original colonial façade. Inside the cathedral, the main altar
is magnificent Baroque creation gilded with more than 300 pounds of gold
leaf. A sight worth visiting!
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| Galería de Arte
Nacional (National Art Gallery) |
Plaza Morelos
02-571-3697
This museum features art
from varied periods in Venezuela's history. The building in which the gallery
resides is also shared by the Museo de Bellas Artes. The Museo de Bellas
Artes exhibits a great variation of works from Egyptian pieces to modern
international art.
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| Iglesia de San Francisco
(St. Francis Church) |
Av. Bolsa at Av. San Francisco
02-415-707
Designed in 1593, Iglesia
de San Francisco is known as one of the most beautiful colonial churches
in Caracas. The church is finely adorned with richly gilded altars.
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| Jardin Botanico |
The Jardin Botánico
occupies sixty hectares of a former sugar-cane hacienda. Over two thousand
native plant species reside in this botanical garden.
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| Museo Bolívar |
Av. San Jacinto at Av. Norte
02-459-828
Museo Bolivar is a tribute
museum to the great Simon Bolivar. The museum features documents and historical
paraphernalia related to Simón Bolívar. It documents his
role in the Venezuela's War of Independence against Spain.
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| Museo de Arte Contemporaneo
de Sofía Imber |
(Sofía Imber Contemporary
Art Museum)
Parque Central
02-573-7289
If while visiting Caracas
you want to view regional art, then this is the place for you. The museum
contains one of the most complete collections of modern art in South America.
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| Museo Sacro de Caracas
(Museum of Religious Art of Caracas) |
Plaza Bolívar
02-861-6562
This former sacristy was
built in 1844. It now showcases some of the most beautiful religious statues
and costumes from the colonial era.
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| Palácio Municipal
(City Hall) |
Plaza Bolívar
02-545-6706
The palace is considered
the cradle of Venezuelan Independence. The City Hall features the Museo
de Caracas, which exhibits many aspects of Venezuela's early culture.
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| Panteón Nacional |
The national mausoleum is
the city's most recognized sight. It features a marble interior honoring
the remains of 138 Venezuelan political and historical figures. The walls
feature murals and artwork depicting the liberation of Venezuela.
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| Parque del Este |
Av. Francisco de Miranda
Parque del Este is the largest
public park in Caracas. It is the perfect place to enjoy baseball games,
picnics and family excursions. It features an aviary and an incredibly
interesting serpentarium. The park also includes a replica of the
Santa María and a fabulous planetarium.
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