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Centro de Arte La Estancia
Ollie #1 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Other
Distance  5.4 km from city centre
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Hacienda Floresta
Ollie #2 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Urban stresses melt away as you enter this peaceful 17th-century park, once a coffee plantation. An old terracotta building houses a photography...... more » Owner description: Urban stresses melt away as you enter this peaceful 17th-century park, once a coffee plantation. An old terracotta building houses a photography museum. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  6.6 km from city centre
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Teleferico
Ollie #3 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4 of 5 stars 155 reviews
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
Teatro Teresa Careno
Ollie #4 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews

The Teresa Careno theatre is a Venezuelan architectural and cultural masterpiece and a must see if you are visitng Caracas.  Enormous columns and hexagonal roofs in an harmonic... more »

Attraction type  Theatres
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Museo de Arte Contemporaneo
Ollie #5 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: Housing one of the finest collections of modern art in South America, this world-class museum has high quality works by Picasso, Matisse, Joan Miro...... more » Owner description: Housing one of the finest collections of modern art in South America, this world-class museum has high quality works by Picasso, Matisse, Joan Miro and other modern masters. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas
Ollie #6 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4 of 5 stars 77 reviews
A masterpiece of the Modern Movement in architecture, created by the Venezuelan architect Carlos Raul Villanueva.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Plaza de Altamira
Ollie #7 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4 of 5 stars 92 reviews
Impressive fountains grace the entrance to the Altamira subway station, which is located in this popular square of Caracas.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  5.2 km from city centre
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Casa Natal & Museo Bolivar
Ollie #8 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Owner description: His birthplace and an adjacent museum honor Simon Bolivar, “El Liberator”, who achieved independence from Spain for Venezuela and other South American...... more » Owner description: His birthplace and an adjacent museum honor Simon Bolivar, “El Liberator”, who achieved independence from Spain for Venezuela and other South American countries. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Museo de los Ninos (Children's Museum)
Ollie #9 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Children learn by doing at this highly interactive museum, which covers such areas as biology, communication, space exploration, medicine and physics.
Attraction type  Children’s Museums
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Paseo de Los Proceres
Ollie #10 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Owner description: Popular with roller bladers, bikers, joggers and people watchers, this complex of monuments to Venezuela’s national heroes includes a lengthy avenue...... more » Owner description: Popular with roller bladers, bikers, joggers and people watchers, this complex of monuments to Venezuela’s national heroes includes a lengthy avenue lined with lush trees, gardens and artwork integrated into the landscape. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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Galeria de Arte Nacional & Museo de Bellas Artes
Ollie #11 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: One building houses two institutions: the National Art Gallery, with a large collection of Venezuelan art, and a museum, with art from around the...... more » Owner description: One building houses two institutions: the National Art Gallery, with a large collection of Venezuelan art, and a museum, with art from around the world. The top floor terrace offers beautiful views of the city. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Jardin Botanico
Ollie #12 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: Thousands of plants and trees are displayed at this expansive botanical garden, featuring 100 varieties of palm trees, 80 other tree species, an...... more » Owner description: Thousands of plants and trees are displayed at this expansive botanical garden, featuring 100 varieties of palm trees, 80 other tree species, an herbarium and a natural forest. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Iglesia de San Francisco
Ollie #13 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: This historically and artistically significant church, dating back to the late 1500s, was the site of a massive funeral for Simon Bolivar, and remains...... more » Owner description: This historically and artistically significant church, dating back to the late 1500s, was the site of a massive funeral for Simon Bolivar, and remains a beautiful example of colonial architecture. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Catedral Metropolitana de Caracas
Ollie #14 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Over 300 pounds of gold leaf were used to gild the main altar at this late 17th-century cathedral, which also houses the private Bolivar family...... more » Owner description: Over 300 pounds of gold leaf were used to gild the main altar at this late 17th-century cathedral, which also houses the private Bolivar family chapel. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Parque del Este
Ollie #15 of 35 attractions in Caracas
3.5 of 5 stars 98 reviews
Owner description: This beautiful park with various flora and fauna, nine lakes, a cactus garden, aviary, planetarium and more, is a true oasis for anyone who wants to...... more » Owner description: This beautiful park with various flora and fauna, nine lakes, a cactus garden, aviary, planetarium and more, is a true oasis for anyone who wants to walk, jog, row a boat, picnic or visit its attractions. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  6.3 km from city centre
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Quinta De Anauco
Ollie #16 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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La Mezquita de Caracas
Ollie #17 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Arco de la Federacion
Ollie #18 of 35 attractions in Caracas
3.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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Museo Sacro de Caracas
Ollie #19 of 35 attractions in Caracas
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: Housed in an 1844 building, this museum of religious art contains statues, costumes, furniture, religious objects and a common grave of 12 sealed...... more » Owner description: Housed in an 1844 building, this museum of religious art contains statues, costumes, furniture, religious objects and a common grave of 12 sealed tombs discovered during an excavation. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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El Capitolio Nacional
Ollie #20 of 35 attractions in Caracas
3.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Two neoclassical style buildings, the Legislative Palace and the Federal Palace, house Venezuela's National Congress, now called the National...... more » Owner description: Two neoclassical style buildings, the Legislative Palace and the Federal Palace, house Venezuela's National Congress, now called the National Assembly. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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