Avenida Bolívar, Caracas

Name: Avenida Bolívar
Address: Caracas, Venezuela

#154 among attractions in Caracas

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Avenida Bolívar, in English Bolívar Avenue, is an important avenue located in the Libertador Bolivarian Municipality in the west of Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. The avenue's construction began on the 25th of July 1945, and it was opened on the 31st of December 1949 as part of the large project "Plan Rotival", which also included monuments like a new Capital building and a mausoleum for Simón Bolívar in the cemetery. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 10°30'2"N, 66°54'23"W

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El CondeCaracas Venezuela

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Avenida Bolívar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Children's Museum of Caracas, National Art Gallery, Bolivarian Museum, Teatro Teresa Carreño.

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Kids' museum with interactive exhibits
Children's Museum of Caracas, Caracas
8 min walk • The Children's Museum of Caracas is a vibrant hub of educational activity nestled in the bustling city of Caracas, Venezuela. This museum is dedicated to igniting the curiosity and imagination of young minds through interactive exhibits and playful learning experiences.
~1360 ftE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
National Art Gallery, Caracas
7 min walk • The National Art Gallery, or Galería de Arte Nacional (GAN), is a principal beacon of culture and heritage in Caracas, Venezuela. Established in 1976, it serves as a custodian of Venezuelan visual arts, from colonial times to the modern era.
0.5 miNW
Museum
Bolivarian Museum, Caracas
15 min walk • The Bolivarian Museum, situated in the heart of Caracas, Venezuela, stands as a testament to the legacy of Simon Bolivar, the revered liberator of much of South America from Spanish rule. This historic institution serves not only as a museum but also as a shrine to the...
0.6 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Teatro Teresa Carreño, Caracas
16 min walk • The Teatro Teresa Carreño is a cornerstone of cultural life in Caracas, Venezuela, known for its grandeur and as a beacon of the performing arts. Named after the celebrated Venezuelan pianist Teresa Carreño, this theatre stands as one of the most important in South...
0.5 miNE
10°30'22"N • 66°54'9"W
Centro Comercial Galerias Ávila, Caracas
12 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
0.6 miNE
Tower
Mercantil Tower, Caracas
15 min walk • Rising above the vibrant heart of Caracas, Venezuela, the Mercantil Tower stands as a modern icon of architectural prowess and urban development. This impressive skyscraper, a central feature of the city's skyline, encapsulates the dynamic spirit of the nation's...
0.6 miW
Church
Basilica of St. Teresa, Caracas
16 min walk • The Basilica of St. Teresa It is one of the most important Catholic churches in Caracas, capital of Venezuela. It is the main center of veneration of the image of the Nazarene in San Pablo Easter, is located on the corner of La Palma and Santa Teresa in the city center in Santa Teresa Parish of Libertador Municipality.
0.6 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Caracas Athenaeum, Caracas
15 min walk • The Caracas Athenaeum 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.
0.6 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Teatro Nacional, Caracas
16 min walk • The Teatro Nacional de Venezuela is a building and associated theatre company in Caracas. The theatre presents plays, operas and zarzuelas.
0.6 miNE
Skyscraper
Centro Financiero Confinanzas, Caracas
16 min walk • Centro Financiero Confinanzas, also known as Torre de David, is an unfinished abandoned skyscraper in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. It is the third highest skyscraper in the country after the twin towers of Parque Central Complex.
0.5 miE
Tower, Simón Bolívar, Skyscraper
Parque Central Complex, Caracas
14 min walk • The Parque Central Complex is a housing, commercial and cultural development, implemented by Centro Simón Bolívar and located in the area known as El Conde in the center of the city of Caracas, Venezuela adjacent to Paseo Vargas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Avenida Bolívar?

Nearby attractions include Museo Carlos Cruz Díez, Caracas (3 min walk), Museo de Arquitectura, Caracas (4 min walk), Nuevo Circo de Caracas, Caracas (4 min walk), National Art Gallery, Caracas (7 min walk).

How to get to Avenida Bolívar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Avenida Bolívar:

Metro

Parque Carabobo • Lines: L1 (4 min walk)
Nuevo Circo • Lines: L4 (5 min walk)

Bus

Nuevo Circo • Lines: 661 (6 min walk)
UCAMC Parque Central • Lines: Ucamc (6 min walk)