Santa Rosalía, Administrative parish in Libertador Municipality, Caracas, Venezuela.
Description
Santa Rosalía is a parish in Libertador Municipality of Caracas and includes residential areas, commercial zones, and mountainous terrain within the urban framework. The area spans several sectors and connects different city neighborhoods together.
History
The area formed in 1795 when it separated from San Pablo Parish and became an independent administrative division. This separation marked an important turning point in Caracas's urban development.
Culture
The central area shows a mix of traditional Venezuelan neighborhoods and modern residential buildings, where residents gather on streets and in local markets. These communities shape daily life through their shops and meeting spaces.
Practical
The area connects to central Caracas through major avenues like Avenida Bolívar and Avenida Fuerzas Armadas. Access to Nuevo Circo metro station on Line 4 makes getting around the city easier.
Did you know?
The area divides into several distinct sectors, including Las Flores de Puente Hierro and mountain communities like La Bandera and Los Mangos. This varied composition creates different residential environments within a single administrative unit.
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