Rosa Roja de Paita

Rosa Roja de Paita is a steel sculpture next to the National Pantheon in Caracas made entirely of weathering steel. The work depicts a red rose and stands beside Simon Bolivar's mausoleum in western Caracas.

The sculpture was completed in 2012 and unveiled in 2013 as part of a complex honoring Manuela Saenz. It was created during a period when Venezuela sought to honor its revolutionary history and key figures.

The name comes from a Pablo Neruda poem about Manuela Saenz, a key figure in Venezuela's independence struggle. Visitors see a monument that connects Latin American literature with local history.

Access is through the Libertador Municipality in western Caracas near the Pantheon. Visitors should wear good shoes and check local conditions beforehand, especially if traveling on foot.

The renowned architect Domenico Silvestro, recipient of the National Architecture Prize, designed this steel rose. The work shows how international design connected with Venezuelan history.

Location: Caracas

GPS coordinates: 10.51389,-66.91222

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52