Nueva Caracas in Distrito Federal
Destination Guide Venezuela

National Assembly (Venezuela)

The National Assembly is the legislative branch of the Venezuelan government. It is a unicameral body made up of a variable number of members, who are elected by "universal, direct, personal, and secret" vote partly by direct election in state-based voting districts, and partly on a state-based party-list proportional representation system.

Located at 10.5056, -66.9158 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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National Assembly of Venezuela, Unicameral legislatures, National legislatures, 2000 establishments in Venezuela

Miraflores Palace

The Palacio de Miraflores (Spanish for "Miraflores Palace") is the official workplace of the President of Venezuela. It is located on Urdaneta Avenue, Libertador Municipality in Caracas. It was started on 27 April 1884 under the direction of Giuseppe Orsi and was intended as the family residence of Joaquin Crespo. Also participated: painter Julián Oñate, Juan Bautista Sales and his team of esculptors, decorators, wood cavers, constructors - who erected the European-style Miraflores Palace.

Located at 10.508, -66.9194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Caracas, Official residences in Venezuela, Palaces in Venezuela, Presidential palaces, Houses completed in 1897, Neoclassical palaces

National Pantheon of Venezuela

The Panthéon is a building on the northern edge of the old town of Caracas, Venezuela. It was originally built as a church, but is now used as a famous burial place. The entire central nave is dedicated to Simón Bolívar, with the altar's place taken by the hero's bronze sarcophagus, while lesser luminaries are relegated to the aisles.

Located at 10.5129, -66.9126 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Caracas, Mausoleums, National cemeteries, 1874 establishments, Simón Bolívar, Visitor attractions in Caracas

Brígido Iriarte Stadium

Estadio Brígido Iriarte is a multi-purpose stadium in Caracas, Venezuela. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of the Venezuelan Primera División team Real Esppor Club and two teams of the second tier league. The stadium currently holds 10,000 people. It was completely renovated in 2007.

Located at 10.4828, -66.9417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Venezuela, Buildings and structures in Caracas, Multi-purpose stadiums in Venezuela, Sport in Caracas, Event venues established in 1983, 1983 establishments in Venezuela

Caracas Cathedral

The Caracas Cathedral is the seat of the archdiocese of Caracas, located in one corner of the Plaza Bolívar in Caracas, Venezuela. The colonial chapel of the Trinity is notable because it is where the parents and wife of Simón Bolívar are buried.

Located at 10.5062, -66.914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Caracas, Roman Catholic cathedrals in Venezuela, Churches in Venezuela, Visitor attractions in Caracas

San Francisco church

San Francisco church is a church in Caracas, Venezuela.

Located at 10.5042, -66.9155 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Venezuela, Buildings and structures in Caracas, Visitor attractions in Caracas

1812 Caracas earthquake

The 1812 Caracas earthquake took place in Venezuela on March 26, 1812 at 4:37 p.m. It measured 7.7 on the Richter magnitude scale. It caused extensive damage in Caracas, La Guaira, Barquisimeto, San Felipe, and Mérida. An estimated 15,000-20,000 people perished as a result, in addition to incalculable material damage. The seismic movement was so drastic that in a zone named Valecillo a new lake was formed and the river Yurubí was dammed up.

Located at 10.5, -66.9667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Earthquakes in Venezuela, 1812 earthquakes, 1812 in Venezuela

Centro Simón Bolívar Towers

The Centro Simón Bolívar Towers TCSB also known as the Towers of Silence are two 26-story twin towers measuring 103 meters high built during the 50s. Were opened to the public on December 6, 1954 and the same is located in the center of the city of Caracas called El Silencio. They are defined as a functional architecture that includes the idea of arts integration.

Located at 10.5028, -66.9161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Office buildings completed in 1954, Skyscrapers in Venezuela, Buildings and structures in Caracas, Twin towers