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history
The Casa Natal museum in Caracas marks the birthplace of Simon Bolivar. Its restored streetfront has a clay-tiled roof, tall barred windows and a carved stone doorway surround. The museum connects this historic house with the story of his life.
Source: www.mincultura.gob.ve
architecture
Flor de Venezuela is a cultural landmark in Barquisimeto designed by Fruto Vivas. Its flower-like roof was created for Venezuela's pavilion at Expo 2000 in Hannover before the structure was brought to Venezuela. The ministry's heritage record recognises its national-monument status.
Source: www.mincultura.gob.ve
history
The historic National Pantheon building in Caracas has a distinctive three-tower front. A slender central tower rises well above the two side towers, while pale pink and cream surfaces emphasise the vertical lines. The national heritage declaration recognises this historic building's importance.
Source: virtual.urbe.edu
architecture
Santa Ana Cathedral stands in the historic centre of Coro. Its restrained white walls, simple gable and single bell tower give it a very different outline from a soaring Gothic cathedral. An official church registry identifies this as the cathedral basilica of Santa Ana in Coro.
Source: www.im.va
architecture
Carlos Raúl Villanueva designed the University City of Caracas, developed between 1940 and 1960. Its buildings, covered spaces and artworks form a coordinated campus. Among its notable elements are the Aula Magna and Alexander Calder's suspended 'Clouds', showing how artistic works can become part of an architectural environment.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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