Things to see in Venezuela
168 places worth seeing in Venezuela on an illustrated map: General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge, Bolívar Square, La Chiquinquirá Church, Baralt Theatre and Angel Falls, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.
Highlights
- General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge Built in 1957 over Lake Maracaibo, is recognized as one of the most impressive buildings in Venezuela. It's also the largest concrete bridge
- Bolívar Square It has statues of Simon Bolivar, and is close to Congress and other government buildings. It also displays nice examples of colonial archite
- La Chiquinquirá Church dedicated to the apparition of the Virgin Mary to a native Venezuelan in colonial era.
- Baralt Theatre Historic theater from first half of 19th century. Claimed to be first place a film was shown in South America (or maybe it's just country).
- Angel Falls Waterfall in Venezuela; highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world.
- East Park of Caracas This expansive park stretches on and holds many unexpected treats including a planetarium, a small zoo, and a cafe that is occasionally open
- St. Thomas Cathedral The impressive colonial era cathedral is on the northeastern side of Plaza Bolívar. The construction dates from 1771 but was not completed u
- Church of St. Constantine and Helena It was built by craftsmen from the Maramureş district in Transylvania. It was assembled without nails or metal objects in its structure and
- Lake Maracaibo Large lake in Venezuela with an outflow to the Caribbean Sea.
- Cathedral of St. Christopher Church in San Cristóbal, Venezuela.
- Central University Botanical Garden A well-kept garden with an impressive array of tropical plants and trees.
- Pico Bolívar Mountain.
- Flor de Venezuela Yet another city landmark in the shape of a bromeliad or sago palm or something to that effect, with a fountain and coffee shop.
- Museo Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho Birthplace and museum about the man, Antonio Jose de Sucre (El Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho), the hero of Venezuela, in that his efforts were s
- Barquisimeto Museum This very Spanish colonial looking building dates to at least the 19th century.
- Aguamania A park next to the lake with a malecon and everything and good security. It contains a waterpark called Aquamania, which is a good way to co
- Paraguaná Zoo
- Auyán Tepuy Mountain in Venezuela.
- Lake Valencia Endorheic basin.
- Humboldt peak Mountain in Venezuela.
- Kukenán Tepuy Mountain in Venezuela.
- Polideportivo Cachamay Stadium.
- Estadio José Pachencho Romero Soccer stadium in Maracaibo, Venezuela.
- Estadio Olímpico Stadium in Caracas, Venezuela.
- Confinanzas Financial Center Skyscraper in Caracas, Venezuela.
- Estadio Metropolitano de Fútbol de Lara Football stadium.
- Estadio Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo Stadium.
- Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim Mosque of Venezuela.
- Pico Bonpland Mountain in Venezuela.
- Estadio Monumental de Maturín Football stadium in Venezuela.
- Estadio José Antonio Anzoátegui Football stadium.
- Botanical Garden of Mérida Botanical garden.
- Cuquenan Falls Waterfall in Venezuela.
- Pico Naiguatá Mountain in Venezuela.
- Estadio Metropolitano de Mérida Football stadium.
- Estadio Agustín Tovar Stadium.
- Caracas Cathedral National historical monument of Venezuela in Caracas.
- Pico Espejo Mountain in Venezuela.
- Caracas Museum of Fine Arts Art museum in Venezuela.
- Pico La Concha Mountain in Venezuela.
- National Pantheon Mausoleum of Venezuelan national heroes.
- Plaza Venezuela Urban park in Caracas, Venezuela.
- National Art Gallery Art museum in Caracas, Venezuela.
- Contemporary Art Museum of Caracas Art museum in Caracas, Venezuela.
- Teresa Carreño Cultural Complex Opera house in Caracas, Venezuela.
- Angostura Bridge Bridge near Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela.
- Palacio Federal Legislativo Seat of the legislative power in Venezuela.
- Brígido Iriarte Stadium Football stadium in Caracas, Venezuela.
- Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Coromoto Church in Guanare, Venezuela.
- Monumento a la Virgen de la Paz Monument in Venezuela.