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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Merida, Andean Region
In this university town in western Venezuela, it's possible to relax in a park honoring Beethoven, sample more than 800 flavors of ice cream in a Guinness-record-holding shop and ascend into the surrounding snow-capped Andes mountains via the world's longest and highest cable car. The historic downtown, centered on Plaza Bolivar, contains an impressive church inspired by Spain's Toledo Cathedral. Adventure tour companies run paragliding, mountain biking and trekking excursions outside the city.
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1. Los Aleros
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4.5 based on 268 reviews
The only historical village in the Andes, Los Aleros exhibits traditional housing, agricultural implements and methods and customs of European colonies in Venezuela.
2. Catedral Metropolitana de Merida
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4.5 based on 259 reviews
Though construction of the Cathedral began in the early nineteenth century, it was delayed by two earthquakes, the War of Independence, and internal political conflicts. Work was finally completed in 1958, and the Cathedral stands today as a symbol of Merida and its history.
3. Estadio Metropolitano de Merida
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
4. Plaza e Iglesia de Santo Domingo
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Interesting historical sectors remain in this town founded in 1620 and rebuilt in 1838. Among them is the Plaza Bolívar, with its monument to the Liberator erected in 1995. To the side of the square is the parochial church with its simple colonial architecture, small altarpiece, and images of Our Lady of Sorrows and Christ in the Sepulchre.
5. Pico el Aguila Venezuela
6. Capilla de Piedra de Juan Felix Sanchez
7. Plaza Bolivar (Merida)
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4.0 based on 268 reviews
Located at the very center of Merida, Plaza Bolívar shows visitors the roots of the city's history: it was here that modern-day Merida was founded.
8. Our Lady of Carmen Church (Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Carmen)
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
The oldest religious structure in Merida, Our Lady of Carmen Church stands close to the Plaza Bolívar. Visitors marvel at its colonial architecture and its historical significance--the church is a seat of the Carmelite Brotherhood.
9. Iglesia de Jaji
10. Pueblito Suenos Del Abuelo
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