Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Barquisimeto

Name: Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Address: Av. Venezuela, Barquisimeto, 3001, Venezuela
Telephone: +58 251-2329717

#3 among attractions in Barquisimeto

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Barquisimeto Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. It is one of the most modern cathedrals in Latin America, considered original in style. Designed by Jan Bergkamp, it was his first major project. Its exterior shape is an upside down flower, with a bell tower external to the building. It is located on Avenida Venezuela between Avenida Simón Rodríguez and Calle 30. Considered to be advanced engineering for its time, it was completed in 1968. This unconventionally-shaped cathedral is a hyperbolic paraboloid with two wings connected by a central tower. It required extensive structural precision. The cathedral ceiling consists of acrylic panels supported by a network of steel wires. ()

Local name: Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen Completed: 1968 (56 years ago)Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 10°4'25"N, 69°19'17"W

Address

Av. VenezuelaBarquisimeto 3001 Venezuela

Contact

+58 251-2329717

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Day trips

Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bararida Zoological and Botanical Park, Cine Rialto, Estadio Farid Richa, Domo Bolivariano.

1.3 miE
Park, Zoo
Bararida Zoological and Botanical Park, Barquisimeto
33 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Barquisimeto, Venezuela, the Bararida Zoological and Botanical Park presents a delightful retreat for nature lovers and families alike. This verdant oasis offers a unique blend of flora and fauna, providing an educational and entertaining...
0.4 miS
Cinema, Nightlife
Cine Rialto, Barquisimeto
11 min walk • Cine Rialto was one of the most historic theaters cinemas in Barquisimeto, capital of Lara state, in western center of Venezuela. It worked almost continuously for 70 years.
0.7 miNW
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Estadio Farid Richa, Barquisimeto
19 min walk • Estadio de fútbol Farid Richa is a multi-use stadium in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Unión Lara. The stadium holds 12,480 people and it opened in 2001.
0.8 miNW
Basketball, Basketball court, Sport
Domo Bolivariano, Barquisimeto
21 min walk • Domo Bolivariano de Barquisimeto, or simply Domo Bolivariano, is an indoor sporting arena that is located in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. The arena is named in honor of Simón Bolívar.