Cultural sightseeing in Venezuela. What to visit - museums, temples, castles and palaces

Any country can surprise foreigners with its sights and objects of historical and cultural heritage. Venezuela is no exception. Despite the fact that a huge number of natural beauty and national parks are located on its territory, tourists who are going to spend cultural leisure time on their vacation will find places that are worth to visit. Simon Bolivar is almost a national hero for any country in South America. A modest red brick house built in the colonial style is located in the capital of Venezuela. It was there that the future fighter for the independence of the Spanish colonies in Latin America was born in the 18th century. The font in which Bolivar was baptized is located in the center of the courtyard. Antiques, furniture, curtains, and mirrors that are in the house surrounded him during his lifetime. His personal belongings are kept in the Bolivar house museum. These are documents, weapons, clothing, and diaries.

The heroic past of Venezuela is connected with the name of Simon Bolivar. The National Pantheon is located in the northern part of the capital. This is the place where the remains of the great revolutionary are buried. The building was built in 1812. The bronze sarcophagus that became the tomb of Bolivar stands in the central part of the Pantheon. There is both a monument to the national hero and statues of other prominent figures who contributed to the development of Venezuela inside the building. A collection of about 2000 paintings dedicated to the life of the great revolutionary is stored inside the Pantheon. The entrance to the Pantheon is free. Tourists can easily pay tribute to the memory of the great fighter for independence.

Reverent attitude to the national heroes has long been a hallmark of Venezuelan citizens. A visit to the Revolution Museum will confirm this once again. It is located in Caracas. The museum became the mausoleum of Hugo Chavez, the charismatic President of this country who died. The museum is also called military-historical. The building was built in 1906. It was converted into the museum 75 years later. Its exhibitions are dedicated to the events of the period 1900-1920. A professional militia was formed in the country at this time. Personal belongings, uniforms, and weapons of the military of the 19th and 20th centuries became exhibits of the museum. In addition to the main exhibition, the tomb of Hugo Chavez has also been located in the building since 2013. A visit to the museum will help you learn more about the history of Venezuela, its power structures, and the activities of the country's outstanding leader. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Connoisseurs of high art can visit the Museum of fine arts of Caracas. It is the oldest cultural object of the capital. The museum is located on Museum square. Several halls are included in the exposition of the institution. The collection of art objects of Ancient Egypt is represented by 45 works. You can see only 30 of them today. The rest of the art objects are preserved. The Cubism department is dedicated to the study of the origin of this trend in art. Works by artists from Europe, Mexico, and Argentina are presented here. The collection of Chinese ceramics presented in the museum is the most famous on the continent. The collection of paintings by Latin American masters consists of more than 400 works. There is a library, a gift shop, and an archive in the museum.

The Museum of Modern Art in Caracas presents its visitors to the works of artists. They were created after the worst war in the history of mankind. Its exhibitions are located in 13 halls. They are 3000 copies. Temporary exhibitions are located in 10 halls. They allow young artists to make their debut. Permanent exhibitions are located in the other 3 halls. The collection of works by Picasso is the most visited exhibition. In addition to the exhibition halls, there is also a library, cafes, shops, and an art studio in the museum. A beautiful small pond is located in the museum courtyard. There is a fountain on it. The lawn is equipped around it. Various sculptures are presented on it.

The Cathedral is the hallmark of the city of Merida. It was opened to parishioners in 1958. The opening of the Cathedral was dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the city. The building is shaped like a cross with a large central dome. The city coat of arms is located above the main entrance. The interior of the Cathedral is richly decorated with various stained glass windows, frescoes, and sculptures. There is a 14th-century sculpture of the Virgin Mary among them. It was brought here from Germany. The relics of the Martyr Clement granted back in 1794 by Pope Pius VI, are stored in the Cathedral. It was awarded the status of a Minor Basilica in 1991. A visit to this attraction will not leave indifferent believers and admirers of art and elegant architecture.

Any tourist who comes to the city of Valencia must visit the city's Cathedral. The building is built in a classic colonial style. The Cathedral was an ordinary parish Church initially. But it became a Cathedral after the proclamation of the diocese of Valencia. The interior is painted at the sunset of the 19th and dawn of the 20th century. There are a number of old images in one of the Cathedral's chapels. They are elaborately carved on a wooden base. The Cathedral became a storage place for works by famous artists such as Pedro Castillo and Antonio Toro. The historical and artistic value of the Cathedral is marked by obtaining the status of a Minor Basilica, which was granted by Pope John XXIII.