Yellow House, Neoclassical government building in Caracas, Venezuela
The yellow building features two stories arranged around a central courtyard with corridors supported by Ionic columns and horizontal arches.
Originally constructed as a family residence in the 16th century, the structure served as a royal prison in 1689 under Governor Diego Jiménez de Enciso.
The building contains the Bolivar Hall, which occupies the entire second floor facade and represents the architectural grandeur of Venezuelan national heritage.
The Casa Amarilla stands at the western corner of Plaza Bolivar, serving as the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1912.
During the 1900 earthquake, President Cipriano Castro jumped from a balcony with an umbrella because he felt unsafe inside the building.
Location: Libertador Municipality
Inception: November 7, 1874
Architects: Juan Hurtado Manrique
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 10.50656,-66.91519
Latest update: May 11, 2025 23:46
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