Also known as Palacio Municipal, Concejo Municipal de Caracas was built in 1905. Concejo Municipal de Caracas boasts designs of 19th-century tropical style. The entrance of the building features the Jardin de Caracas, a tropical garden. Visitors can also check out the Capilla de Santa Rosalia, located near the left entrance of the municipal hall. The old chapel features a golden pulpit, a shining altar and paintings displayed along the walls. Guests can also visit the numerous museums and galleries within the Concejo, such as Museo de Caracas, featuring models of the city; Museo Criollo Raul Santana, featuring mannequins that showcase life in Venezuela; Museo Emilio Boggio, featuring paintings; Sala de Arquelogia Gaspar Marcano, with archaeological artifacts; and Sala de Documentos Historicos, which stores historical records. Concejo Municipal de Caracas also sits on the site of the signing of the Acta de la Independencia de Venezuela in 1811, which recognized Venezuela as an independent country.
Concejo Municipal de Caracas
Esquina de las Monjas
lado sur de la Plaza Bolivar
Caracas 1010
Venezuela
011-58-212-507-8800
Popular tourist attractions in Caracas include the city's own version of Colina Calvario, or Calvary Hill. Colina Calvario has served as the venue of the Holy Week processions, rituals and other ceremonies since the 18th century. The hill also features the Paseo de la Calvario, where the Arco de la Federacion was built in 1895. Commissioned by Joaquin Crespo, the Arco de la Federacion contains the word "federacion" on the topmost part of the arch that features a shining white face that stands out amidst the surrounding green park and the Caracas sky. Arco de la Federacion is a memorial of the Federal War waged from 1859 to 1863. Tourists can visit Arco de la Federacion 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
Arco de la Federacion
Paseo El Calvario
Urbanizacion El Silencio
Caracas 1010
Venezuela
011-58-212-507-8815
A cultural complex, El Ateneo de Caracas showcases theatrical performances, dance exhibitions, cinema, graphic design displays, plastic arts, educational discussions and children's activities. Guests can check out the library and the Café del Ateneo within the complex. The library and the café host academic, technical and craft courses and workshops organized by El Ateneo de Caracas. The art galleries at El Ateneo de Caracas include Los Espacios Calidos Art Gallery and Sala de Arte y Ensayo Margot Benacerraf. El Ateneo de Caracas also houses performance halls like Sala de Teatro Ana Julia Rojas, Horacio Peterson Concert Hall and Sala de Teatro Rajatablas. These performance halls can accommodate approximately 300 to 400 guests.
El Ateneo de Caracas
Avenida Sur 25
Plaza Morelos, Los Caobos
Caracas 1010
Venezuela
011-58-212-573-4000
