Plaza Bolivar, Main square in Catedral district, Caracas, Venezuela.
The central plaza features an equestrian bronze statue of Simon Bolivar surrounded by African tulip trees, jacarandas, and decorative fountains with cherubs.
Established in 1567 as Plaza Mayor, the square served as the central point of the initial 24-block layout that formed the foundation of Caracas.
The plaza functions as a meeting point where residents gather for conversations while vendors sell traditional beverages and children feed black squirrels.
The square connects multiple institutional buildings, including Caracas Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, City Hall, and the Federal Legislative Palace.
The bronze statue of Bolivar, cast in Munich and unveiled in 1874, rests upon a pedestal containing historical documents, coins, and the Act of Independence.
Location: Catedral
Address: Catedral 1010 Caracas
GPS coordinates: 10.50600,-66.91460
Latest update: May 29, 2025 05:31
Venezuela contains locations away from standard routes. The Andes contain waterfalls and colonial towns. The coast features remote beaches and islands. Inland areas offer caves, rock art, and nature parks. The region includes rare natural phenomena such as regular lightning storms.
Venezuela presents diverse landscapes for photography. Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, drops 979 meters. Los Roques beaches display turquoise waters. Canaima National Park features waterfalls between table mountains. The capital Caracas shows colonial architecture next to modern buildings.
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