Arco de la Federación, Caracas
Arco de la Federación, a large white arc, is a monument inaugurated in 1895. The arc statues depict important scenes and symbols of the war and resulting peace that occurred throughout 1859-1863. It stands as a witness to the hardships of war and as a symbol for freedom in a prominent position on a green, forested hill. Make sure this landmark is the one you do not skip, considering its beauty and importance to the country.
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Arco de la Federación on Map
Sight Name: Arco de la Federación
Sight Location: Caracas, Venezuela (See walking tours in Caracas)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Caracas, Venezuela (See walking tours in Caracas)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Caracas, Venezuela
Create Your Own Walk in Caracas
Creating your own self-guided walk in Caracas is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Architectural Jewels
Caracas is an economic and cultural center with a rich history, which is reflected in its architecture. On this tour, you can visit some of the buildings that define the city's design aesthetic. The city began modernizing in 1950 and the work still continues. Make sure you don't miss this walking tour of the most famous architecture in Caracas.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Caracas Introduction Walking Tour
Apart from being a commercial and cultural center of Venezuela, the capital city Caracas is known internationally as the final resting place of South American liberator Simón Bolívar, who's buried here at the National Pantheon. This and other notable attractions of Caracas, such as the Caracas Cathedral, Palacio de Miraflores and more, make up this city orientation walk.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles