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Destination Guide Venezuela

Central University of Venezuela

The Central University of Venezuela (or Universidad Central de Venezuela, UCV, in Spanish) is a premier public University of Venezuela located in Caracas. Founded in 1721, it is the oldest university in Venezuela and one of the oldest in the Western Hemisphere . The main university campus, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, was designed by architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva and it is considered a masterpiece of urban planning and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.

Located at 10.4884, -66.8907 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Central University of Venezuela, Universities in Venezuela, Universities and colleges in Caracas, Educational institutions established in the 1720s, 1721 establishments

Estadio Olímpico (Caracas)

The Estadio Olímpico de la UCV is a multi-purpose stadium in Caracas, Venezuela. It is a multipurpose stadium with a running track used primarily for the practice of football, athletics and rugby, which is part of the Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas and as such named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most important stadiums of Venezuela and one of the oldest in the country. Anecdotally, the Venezuela national football team has not played at this stadium as of September 3, 2003.

Located at 10.4913, -66.8855 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Venezuela, Athletics (track and field) venues in Venezuela, Central University of Venezuela, Copa América stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in Venezuela, Sport in Caracas, Buildings and structures in Caracas, Pan American Games Opening ceremony stadiums

Estadio Universitario (Caracas)

Estadio Universitario is a multi-use stadium in Caracas, Venezuela. The stadium holds 22,690 people and was built in 1952. This stadium is home for 2 national teams: Leones del Caracas (2006 National Champions and Caribbean League Champions) and Tiburones de la Guaira. It is currently used mostly for baseball games.

Located at 10.4895, -66.884 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Baseball venues in Venezuela, Central University of Venezuela, Event venues established in 1952, 1952 establishments in Venezuela

University City of Caracas

The University City of Caracas (Spanish: Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas) is the main Campus of the Central University of Venezuela. It was designed by the Venezuelan architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas is considered a masterpiece of architecture and urban planning and is the only university campus designed by a single architect in the 20th century that has received such recognition by UNESCO.

Located at 10.4903, -66.8906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in Venezuela, Central University of Venezuela

Bolivarian University of Venezuela

The Universidad Bolivariana de Venezuela (UBV, English: Bolivarian University of Venezuela) is a state university in Venezuela founded in 2003 by decree of President Hugo Chávez. The UBV is a part of the Chávez government's "Mission Sucre" social programs, which aim to provide free higher education to the poor. Consequently, enrollment at the UBV is free and open to all, regardless of academic qualifications, prior education or even nationality.

Located at 10.4875, -66.8858 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Caracas, Educational institutions established in 2003, 2003 establishments in Venezuela

Central University of Ecuador

The Central University of Ecuador (Spanish: Universidad Central del Ecuador) is a national university located in Quito, Ecuador. It is the oldest university in Ecuador, and one of the oldest in the Americas. The enrollment is over 10,000 students per year.

Located at 10.4892, -66.8911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1826, National universities, Universities in Quito

Caracas Athenaeum

The Caracas Athenaeum (known in Spanish as the Ateneo de Caracas) is a cultural institution centred on the arts. It is currently located in Macaracuay, at the Southeast corner of Caracas, after having been expelled by the Bolivarian government from its premises located in the area of Los Caobos, Caracas, Venezuela. Its former building hosted two theatre auditoriums, a concert hall, a library, a gallery, a cinema, rehearsal rooms, a café, as well as numerous offices.

Located at 10.5001, -66.8983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1983, Buildings and structures in Caracas, Theatres in Venezuela, Event venues established in 1931, Visitor attractions in Caracas

Centro Financiero Confinanzas

Centro Financiero Confinanzas also known as Torre de David (the Tower of David), is an unfinished skyscraper in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. It is the third highest skyscraper in the country after the twin towers of Parque Central Complex. The construction of the tower began in 1990 but was halted in 1994 due to the Venezuelan banking crisis. As of early 2013, the building remains uncompleted.

Located at 10.5053, -66.8989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1994, Skyscrapers in Venezuela, Buildings and structures in Caracas, Caracas, Unfinished buildings and structures, Squats

Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim

The Mosque Ibrahim Ibin Abdul Aziz Al-Ibrahim or Caracas Mosque is a mosque in the El Recreo district of Caracas. It is the second largest mosque in Latin America after the King Fahd Islamic Cultural Center in Buenos Aires. The construction of the mosque began in 1989 by Sheikh Ibrahim Bin Abdulaziz. The building was designed by architect Zuhe Fayez. The mosque occupies an area of 5000 m²; its minaret is 113 metres high (the highest in Latin America). The dome is 23 metres high.

Located at 10.5017, -66.8953 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Caracas, Mosques in Venezuela, Buildings and structures completed in 1993

La Chiquinquirá Church (Caracas)

La Chiquinquirá Church (Spanish: Iglesia La Chiquinquirá) is a church in Caracas, Venezuela. La Chiquinquirá Church is the largest Catholic church in Caracas, located in a fortress-like building with a high tower. The church contains some notable statues and paintings. The church is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá.

Located at 10.5015, -66.8773 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Churches in Venezuela, Buildings and structures in Caracas, Visitor attractions in Caracas