Birthplace of Simón Bolívar, National historical monument in Catedral district, Caracas, Venezuela
Birthplace of Simón Bolívar is a national monument in the Catedral district of Caracas, built in 17th-century Spanish colonial style. The residence surrounds a central courtyard with red-tiled roofs, thick adobe and stone walls, and several rooms displaying colonial furniture and memorabilia.
The property was completed in 1643 and served as residence for a prosperous family until Simón Bolívar was born here on July 24, 1783. After a fire in the early 20th century, restoration work took place before it opened to the public as a museum in 1912.
The walls display large paintings showing battle scenes and independence moments, created by artists whose works shape the national narrative. These images help visitors understand how history became rooted in collective memory.
The museum receives visitors daily and offers guided tours through the rooms, courtyard, and gardens. Educational programs explain the independence story and the role of the family.
The central courtyard holds the original baptismal font from Caracas Cathedral, where Bolívar was christened shortly after birth. This object connects the house directly to the religious ritual that marked the beginning of his life.
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