Parroquia 23 de Enero
Parroquia 23 de Enero, Administrative parish in Libertador Municipality, Caracas, Venezuela.
Description
Parroquia 23 de Enero is an urban parish in Libertador Municipality in Caracas and encompasses several residential sectors with different characteristics. The area includes Zona A, Zona B, La Canada, and Cristo Rey, which together form a diverse urban district.
History
The district was established in 1956 as Urbanización 2 de Diciembre and took its current name in 1958 following the overthrow of dictator Marcos Pérez Jiménez. The renaming marked a turning point in the neighborhood's history after this political change.
Culture
The district maintains multiple sectors including Zona A, Zona B, La Canada, and Cristo Rey, each with distinct residential and community characteristics.
Practical
The parish is easily reached by major roads and public transportation and sits centrally within the city. Visitors can explore different sectors on foot and find public transit options throughout the area.
Did you know?
A former military site within the parish houses the remains of a deceased Venezuelan president. This memorial site holds importance in the city's landscape of remembrance.
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