General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge, Maracaibo

Name: General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge
Address: Maracaibo, Venezuela

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General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge, Maracaibo

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The General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge is located at the Tablazo Strait outlet of Lake Maracaibo, in western Venezuela. The bridge connects Maracaibo with much of the rest of the country. It is named after General Rafael Urdaneta, a Venezuelan hero of Independence who was born in Maracaibo. ()

Local name: Puente General Rafael Urdaneta Completed: 1962 (62 years ago)Length: 5.41 miHeight: 284 ftCoordinates: 10°34'29"N, 71°34'27"W

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Nearby attractions include: Luxburg-Carolath Cemetery, Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Teatro Baralt.

5.9 miNW
Cemetery
Luxburg-Carolath Cemetery, Maracaibo
150 min walk • The Luxburg-Carolath Cemetery, located in the bustling city of Maracaibo, Venezuela, stands as an enduring testament to the European influence on the region. This historical cemetery is known for its unique blend of cultural heritage and architectural splendor.
5.4 miNW
Church, Hispanic colonial architecture, Baroque architecture
Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, Maracaibo
138 min walk • The Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá stands as a beacon of faith and tradition in the bustling city of Maracaibo, Venezuela. This sacred church is not only a place of worship but also a significant cultural landmark that embodies the spiritual heart of the region.
5.1 miNW
Church
St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Maracaibo
131 min walk • St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, often simply referred to as Maracaibo Cathedral, stands as a beacon of spiritual and architectural significance in the heart of Maracaibo, Venezuela. This revered church is not only a place of worship but also a historical landmark...
5.2 miNW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Teatro Baralt, Maracaibo
133 min walk • The Teatro Baralt is a beacon of cultural heritage nestled in the bustling city of Maracaibo, Venezuela. This historic theatre, renowned for its stunning architecture and rich history, serves as a central hub for the performing arts within the region.
5.2 miSW
Zoo
Zulia Metropolitan Zoo, Maracaibo
133 min walk • The Zulia Metropolitan Zoo is a zoo established in 1973. It spans about 40 hectares and is located at kilometer 10 of the La Cañada highway in the municipality of San Francisco south of Maracaibo, the capital of Zulia in Venezuela.
5.8 miW
Convention center, Shopping centre
Palacio de Eventos de Venezuela, Maracaibo
148 min walk • The Palacio de Eventos de Venezuela is a convention center in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Its infrastructure is constituted by 6 levels that offer wide possibilities for its multifunctional use to any kind of events; and is 0.3 km away from the centre of the Maracaibo.
5.4 miN
Universities and schools
Rafael Urdaneta University, Maracaibo
138 min walk • Rafael Urdaneta University; URU is a private, non-profit university founded in 1973, located at La Vereda del Lago, by the Rafael Urdaneta foundation and the Rafael Urdaneta university civic association.