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Arco de la Federacion, Caracas

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Monument Tourist Spot
A grand arch standing in Caracas' botanical garden, Arco de la Federacion commemorates the Venezuelan Federal War. The civil war between opposing political parties lasted from 1859 to 1863; in 1895 the monument was inaugurated. Architects Juan Hurtado Manrique and Alejandro Chataing designed the arch, which underwent restoration in 2010. Find other statues located nearby such as that of Jose Joaquin de Omledo, Jose Fanscisco Bermudez, and Ezequiel Zamora--hero and leader of the Venezuelan Federal War. Arco de la Federacion is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our online itinerary creator, Caracas Edition.
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  • March 14, 2017
    Very good aopcion to spend a weekend afternoon with the children, there will find transportation from the entrance accessible price, or you can climb on foot, at the top there are selling food and attractions for children.
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  • February 24, 2017
    One of the monuments to downtown Caracas is go where few tourists, since it requires physical effort to overcome the stairs.
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  • February 19, 2017
    Takes it bike in Plaza Venezuela and arrives until the last station the Calvary, a rutero you will guide all the road, so is impossible to lose you. You need good legs, because you will go in rise. Already in the arc you'll come across a wonder that seems from another continent, the breeze and won't forget the sight. Once you're there, go up to El Calvario. Can return by the same bicycle or in the metro that is to the lower them ninety steps.
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  • April 28, 2017
    The Park is a good choice for a pleasant afternoon. ARC is certainly one of the points of obligatory visit for tourists
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  • March 16, 2017
    I love this historic site in downtown Caracas.
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  • May 12, 2017
    A beautiful work, has unfortunately been damaged.
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  • March 4, 2017
    The Federation monument, built in the 19th century by the Government of Antonio Guzmán Blanco in the El Calvario Park. The structure copy Paris architectural forms.
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  • December 25, 2016
    a beautiful place
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