Liceo Andrés Bello, Secondary school and national monument in Municipio Libertador, Venezuela
Liceo Andrés Bello is a secondary school building in Caracas situated between Parque Carabobo and the National Art Gallery, designed by Venezuelan architect Luis Eduardo Chataing. The structure serves as an educational facility while holding significance in the urban landscape of Municipio Libertador.
The institution was founded in 1884 as Escuela Politécnica Venezolana and received its current name in 1925 to honor writer and diplomat Andrés Bello. This renaming reflected a shift toward broader educational and cultural importance.
The school became the birthplace of formal ballet training in Venezuela when Argentine dancers introduced structured dance education there in 1945. This teaching shaped the country's artistic development for generations.
The building remains accessible for educational activities throughout the school year and serves as a voting center during elections. Visitors should be aware that its use as a polling place may affect access at certain times.
Among its alumni was Jacinto Convit, a scientist who developed a leprosy vaccine, and two individuals who served as acting presidents. These notable graduates show how the school produced leaders across different fields.
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