Palacio de Miraflores, Caracas

Palacio de Miraflores, Caracas (must see)

The Palacio de Miraflores (Spanish for "Miraflores Palace") is the official workplace of the President of Venezuela. It is located on Urdaneta Avenue, Libertador Municipality in Caracas. It was started on 27 April 1884 under the direction of Giuseppe Orsi and was intended as the family residence of Joaquin Crespo. In 1911, the national administration acquired the property from General F茅lix Galavis at a cost of five hundred thousand bol铆vares, and Miraflores Palace became the official presidential residence and office.

After many modifications, the current palace presents fountains encompassed by corridors and halls, such as the Peruvian Sun Hall; the Joaqu铆n Crespo Hall; Vargas Swamp; the Ambassador Hall and Ayacucho Hall. Originallly, Miraflores Palace served as presidential residence to Cipriano Castro, and then Juan Vicente G贸mez, who occupied it until 1913. From 1914 to 1922, it functioned as office to the provisional administration of Victorino M谩rquez Bustillos. In 1923, Miraflores witnessed the murder of Vice-president Juan Cris贸stomo G贸mez, brother of President Juan Vicente G贸mez. From 1931 to 1935, the palace was inhabited, guarded by the army. During the governments of Eleazar L贸pez Contreras and Isa铆as Medina Angarita, the presidential office is modified. In 1945, R贸mulo Betancourt became the first president who identifies the seat of government as Miraflores Palace, replacing the name of Federal Palace.

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Sight Name: Palacio de Miraflores
Sight Location: Caracas, Venezuela (See walking tours in Caracas)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Caracas Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Caracas, Venezuela

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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

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

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