Poliedro de Caracas, Caracas

Name: Poliedro de Caracas
Address: Calle al Poliedro, Caracas, 1090, Venezuela

#99 among attractions in Caracas

Sport venue, Sport, Concert hall, Basketball

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The Poliedro de Caracas is an indoor sports arena, located on the grounds adjacent to Hipodromo La Rinconada, in Caracas, Venezuela. It was designed by architect Thomas C. Howard of Synergetics, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, in 1971. However, the geodesic dome was not concluded, until 1974, when US firm Charter Industries, along with Synergetics, Inc. designed and manufactured the geodesic dome in Raleigh, NC. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 10°26'2"N, 66°56'19"W

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Calle al PoliedroCaracas 1090 Venezuela

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Poliedro de Caracas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Caricuao Zoo, Birthplace of Simón Bolívar, El Pinar Zoo, Paseo Los Próceres.

2 miW
Aquarium, Zoo
Caricuao Zoo, Caracas
51 min walk • Caricuao Zoo, officially known as Parque Zoológico Caricuao, is a cherished wildlife oasis nestled in the bustling city of Caracas, Venezuela. This vibrant zoo, established in the heart of Caricuao district, has long been a destination for families, students,...
4.5 miN
Museum, Simón Bolívar
Birthplace of Simón Bolívar, Caracas
115 min walk • Nestled within the bustling streets of Caracas, Venezuela, lies a historical treasure: the birthplace of Simón Bolívar. This colonial house, now a revered museum, stands as a testament to the life and legacy of one of Latin America's most illustrious figures, known...
3.2 miN
Zoo
El Pinar Zoo, Caracas
83 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Caracas, Venezuela, El Pinar Zoo serves as a verdant oasis for both wildlife enthusiasts and families seeking a day of adventure and education. This zoological park is a treasure trove of biodiversity, offering visitors the chance...
3.2 miNE
Memorial
Paseo Los Próceres, Caracas
81 min walk • The Paseo Los Próceres is a monument located in the Venezuelan city of Caracas, near Fort Tiuna and the Military Academy of the Bolivarian Army. On the promenade there are statues of the heroes of the War of Independence, as well as fountains, stairs, squares, roads and walls.
4.9 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Teatro Nacional, Caracas
125 min walk • The Teatro Nacional de Venezuela is a building and associated theatre company in Caracas. The theatre presents plays, operas and zarzuelas.
4.9 miN
Observatories and planetariums
Cagigal Observatory, Caracas
124 min walk • The Astronomical and Meteorological Observatory of Caracas, was created by decree of President Juan Pablo Rojas Paul on September 8, 1888.
3.3 miN
Cemetery
Southern General Cemetery, Caracas
84 min walk • The Southern General Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Caracas. It was founded in 1876, by order of President Antonio Guzmán Blanco.
4.3 miS
Area
San Antonio de Los Altos, Caracas
109 min walk • San Antonio de los Altos is a suburban town, capital of Los Salias Municipality, Miranda State, Venezuela with a population of 68.255 in 2011.
4.3 miE
Square
Bolívar Square, Caracas
110 min walk • Bolívar Square in Caracas is one of the most important and recognized Venezuelan public spaces. It is located in the center of the first 25 blocks of Caracas when it was founded as "Santiago de León de Caracas" in 1567. It is in the historic center of the city in the Cathedral Parish of the Libertador Municipality.
4 miSE
Park
Parque Vinicio Adames, Caracas
102 min walk • Vinicio Adames Park, is a park in the municipality of Baruta. Officially inaugurated in December 1973, with the name Hoyo de la Puerta and from 1976 it bears the current name It is characterized by having a large forest in a natural state, with...
2.4 miN
Shopping centre, Shopping
Isla Multiespacio, Caracas
62 min walk • The Isla Multiespacio Complex is among the most ambitious architectural projects of recent years in Venezuela. This is currently under construction in the Municipality of San Diego in Valencia, Carabobo State. Its construction started in July 2009 and is expected to be completed in 2018.