Simón Bolívar University, Caracas

Name: Simón Bolívar University
Address: Caracas, Venezuela

#114 among attractions in Caracas

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The Simón Bolívar University or USB, is a public institution divided in two branches, one in Miranda state and one in Vargas state, with scientific and technological orientation. The Simón Bolívar University is arguably the most prestigious science and technology university in Venezuela and one of the most important ones in South America. It is the most selective higher education school in the country admitting only the 95th percentile of its standardized admission test. ()

Local name: Universidad Simón Bolívar Established: 1967 (57 years ago)Coordinates: 10°24'44"N, 66°53'9"W

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Simón Bolívar University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: University Stadium, Church of St. Constantine and Helena, Biblioteca Central, Paseo Los Próceres.

5.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
University Stadium, Caracas
137 min walk • University Stadium, a renowned sport venue nestled in the heart of Caracas, Venezuela, stands as a testament to the country's vibrant sporting culture. This stadium is not just a structure but a symbol of athletic passion and a hub for community gatherings.
4.4 miE
Church
Church of St. Constantine and Helena, Caracas
113 min walk • Church of St. Constantine and St. Helena, located in El Hatillo at the south-east of Caracas. It was donated by the Orthodox Church of Venezuela and the Government of Romania to the Orthodox community living in the capital of Venezuela.
5.4 miN
Library
Biblioteca Central, Caracas
137 min walk • The Biblioteca Central de la UCV, or Central Library is the main library in the University City of Caracas, and the most important one of the Central University of Venezuela.
3.8 miN
Memorial
Paseo Los Próceres, Caracas
96 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.
5.2 miNW
Cemetery
Southern General Cemetery, Caracas
133 min walk • The Southern General Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Caracas. It was founded in 1876, by order of President Antonio Guzmán Blanco.
5.4 miN
, Architecture
Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Caracas
138 min walk • The University City of Caracas, also known by the acronym CUC, is the main campus of the Central University of Venezuela, located in central Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.
5.4 miN
Universities and schools
Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas
138 min walk • The Central University of Venezuela is a public university of Venezuela located in Caracas. It is widely held to be the highest ranking institution in the country, and it also ranks 18th in Latin America.
4.2 miNE
Area
El Hatillo, Caracas
108 min walk • El Hatillo Municipality is an administrative division of the State of Miranda, Venezuela; along with Baruta, Chacao, Libertador and Sucre, it is one of the five municipalities of Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.
4.6 miE
Area
El Hatillo, Caracas
118 min walk • El Hatillo is the seat of El Hatillo Municipality in Miranda, Venezuela.
5.2 miNE
Temple
Caracas Venezuela Temple, Caracas
133 min walk • The Caracas Venezuela Temple is the 96th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1.7 miNE
Square
Bolívar Square, Caracas
44 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.