Biblioteca Nacional, Caracas
Biblioteca Nacional de Venezuela is a central repository of books and newspapers of Venezuela, has the right to receive a copy of every book printed in Venezuela by a Venezuelan publisher. It collects books and magazines published in the country. It was established in Caracas in 1833. It has approximately 7.1 million volumes in its collection.
The beginning of the idea of a Venezuelan national library dates from independence times and is associated with the name of Juan Germ谩n Roscio, a noteworthy Venezuelan ideologist and patriot who had the initiative to promote the opening of a public library for Caracas. The National Library of Venezuela was officially founded on July 13, 1833 for the purpose of providing the Venezuelans of that time with the opportunity to gain an education. The main Headquarters of the National Library of Venezuela are located in Caracas, were designed by Architect Tom谩s Sanabria, being started in 1981, and occupied in 1989. In this building, an assorted range of design determinants, specialized construction techniques, environmental features of a state of the art library construction and sophisticated operating and control system are brought together. It was designed to house up to 5,800,000 volumes and sit up to 1,700 users in 11 reading rooms.
The beginning of the idea of a Venezuelan national library dates from independence times and is associated with the name of Juan Germ谩n Roscio, a noteworthy Venezuelan ideologist and patriot who had the initiative to promote the opening of a public library for Caracas. The National Library of Venezuela was officially founded on July 13, 1833 for the purpose of providing the Venezuelans of that time with the opportunity to gain an education. The main Headquarters of the National Library of Venezuela are located in Caracas, were designed by Architect Tom谩s Sanabria, being started in 1981, and occupied in 1989. In this building, an assorted range of design determinants, specialized construction techniques, environmental features of a state of the art library construction and sophisticated operating and control system are brought together. It was designed to house up to 5,800,000 volumes and sit up to 1,700 users in 11 reading rooms.
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Sight Name: Biblioteca Nacional
Sight Location: Caracas, Venezuela (See walking tours in Caracas)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Caracas, Venezuela (See walking tours in Caracas)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Caracas, Venezuela
Create Your Own Walk in Caracas
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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 Sim贸n Bol铆var, 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