Plaza Venezuela

Plaza Venezuela is an urban park in central Caracas featuring a large illuminated fountain surrounded by tall buildings. The space includes pedestrian pathways and green areas that structure and define the public zone.

The plaza originated in 1940 as a traffic circle leading to a neighboring park and underwent major redesign in the 1950s. This transformation was part of a larger urban development effort that modernized central Caracas.

The space displays several art installations in the public area, including works that engage with light and form. These pieces shape how the place looks and invite visitors to discover the artistic design while walking through.

The park is centrally located and provides easy access to major routes and nearby destinations around the city. Visitors can explore the space comfortably on foot, and the paved pathways are straightforward to navigate.

The fountain was redesigned in 2009 by an architect and combines modern engineering with elements from an earlier version. The water system shows how the place has been technically refined over the decades.

Location: El Recreo

Official opening: 1940

GPS coordinates: 10.49697,-66.88590

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54