Caracas is the capital city of Venezuela. Despite of its bad popularity as a result of violence and pickpockets this city has a lot of attractions to present to its visitors, and also numerous Venezuela hotels to match all their needs.
Hotels in Caracas offer all sorts of accommodation- from budget hotels in Venezuela to luxury 5 star hotels.
Here is a list of the TOP 10 Attractions which you don't have to miss visiting while you're on your holiday in Caracas, Venezuela.
1. Capilla de Santa Rosa de Lima:
This monument is located west of Concejo Municipal and commemorates the place where congress proclaimed independence in 1811. The chapel holds its ancient embellishments and furniture and has been rebuilt.
2.Casa Amarilla:
Located on the west of Plaza Bolivar, this is the 17th century balconied building named as the Yellow House. At first it was a royal prison and right after the independence, it was restored with lemon yellow paint and was made the presidential residence.
3.Casa Natal de Bol'var:
It is the house of the well-known independence idol Simon Bolivar. Presently, what you see is the rebuilt mansion converted into a museum displaying period weapons, banners, and uniforms. Much more about it may be glimpsed in the close by Museo Bolivariano.
4. Catedral:
Originally created in the 16th century being a mere mud-walled construction, this chapel in the east of Plaza Bolivar was rebuilt between 1665 and 1713 to possess the current gilded altars and intricate carvings. Only the broad five-nave interior residing on 32 columns was rejuvenated in the late 19th century.
5.Hipódromo La Rinconada:
Located six km southwest off the Autopista del Valle, this is the perfect horse-racing track which is adorned with racing on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 13:00.
6.Iglesia de San Francisco:
Located south of the Capitolio Nacional, this church is here since 1570s after which it has undergone rejuvenation during the 17th and 18th centuries. The neoclassical facade on the church is simply amazing along with its well-preserved colonial interior.
7.Iglesia Santa Capilla:
Built on the site of first mass marked following the discovery of the town, this is the neo-Gothic church designed on the basis of the Sainte Chapelle of Paris.
8.Jardin Botanico:
Botanical Gardens are just in 10 minutes walk west to the tough roads from Sabana Grande. The garden welcomes you together with the plants from all over the globe, the interlacing trees, swathed vines, and singing birds.
9.Museo de Ciencias Naturales:
Sitting across the circle from Bellas Artes, this museum holds the history of evolution, minerals, and fossils and also some details on the local languages and astronomy.
10.Parque del Este:
Located over a part of a former coffee plantation, this is the largest park within the city. It's a prefect experience for botanical lovers to explore the labeled trees and plants. On a Sunday, this place is full of enjoying kids, soccer games, religious groups, martial art courses, and jogging people. Do not miss its snake house, aviary and cactus garden, and on astral displays in the Planetario Humboldt.This article is sponsored by www.hitrooms.com.