Location: Caracas
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Santiago de Leon de Caracas, Venezuela's capital, sits in Cerro Avila Valley, where mountain ranges soar 8000 feet from the Caribbean. Once inhabited by Toromaimo Indians, the city was founded by the Spanish in 1567. Chacao is the see-and-be-seen place to eat, drink and socialize, but restaurant destination Las Mercedes is one of the few places safe to walk around. Iglesia de San Francisco is a beautiful example of colonial architecture. Mountainous Parque Nacional El Avila teems with tempting trails.
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1. Pasaje Asuncion o Callejon De La Punalada
2. Casa Natal & Museo Bolivar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 474 reviews
His birthplace and an adjacent museum honor Simon Bolivar, “El Liberator”, who achieved independence from Spain for Venezuela and other South American countries.
3. Panteon Nacional
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
The remains of celebrated Venezuelans, including Simon Bolivar, are housed inside this building, whose walls and ceilings display the most famous Venezuelan independence battle scenes.
Reviewed By JaroslavNecas - Brno, Czech Republic
Building seems to be repaired for a short time, it looks well from the front but a bit weird from different sides. Exhibition is dedicated to national heroes who fought for independence during 19th century. Main part is big hall with excavated remains of Simon Bolívar guarded by 4 honor guards.
4. Hacienda La Vega
5. Concejo Municipal
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3.0 based on 12 reviews
This building, located on the site where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1811, contains paintings by celebrated Venezuelan artist Emilio Boggio and an exhibit of mannequins depicting the country’s early culture and lifestyles.
