Plaza BolivarLeafy Plaza BolÃvar is the historical and social centre of
Caracas and the site of several of the city's interesting
monuments. Said to be where conqueror Diego de Losada founded the
city in 1567, atmospheric Plaza Bolivar continues to be the heart
of this populated Venezuelan capital. Don't miss the monument of
revolutionary
Simon Bolivar, the beautiful Metropolitan
Cathedral, its original façade dating from the end of the 17th
century, the Palacio Municipal and its attractive central courtyard
(Jardin de Caracas) and the Museo Sacro de Caracas with its
displays of local history and collection of religious art. Address: Calle 10-11, Casco Central Telephone: 507 8815 Transportation: Nearest train station is Capitolio |