[EN] [ES] Three must visit places in Caracas city. / Tres lugares imperdibles en la ciudad de Caracas.

One of the most impressive natural attractions in the country is the El Ávila National Park, which is located in the Coastal Range and is very easily accessible from the capital city, it is almost like the backyard of the people of Caracas, this impressive park offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Venezuela and enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities, it is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers and adventure seekers, with its breathtaking views of the Coastal Range, its well-maintained trails and exciting hikes, El Ávila National Park is an ideal place for those looking for a getaway from the city and a unique experience in nature, with its beautiful landscapes and rich biodiversity.

And last but not least, it is a pleasure to present to you one of the most emblematic and significant destinations of our capital city, the University City of Caracas, which was decreed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site on december 2, 2000 and although today it is quite deteriorated due to the situation that the country is experiencing, it continues to be known as one of the most important higher education institutions in Venezuela and as an example of modern and advanced architecture, the University City of Caracas is an essential place for visitors looking to experience the culture and heritage of the city, it was founded in 1940 and is considered one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in Latin America, it is a true jewel of the artistic heritage of Venezuela, with its extensive collection of works of art, it is an ideal place for lovers of art and culture, here I present some of the most outstanding architectural works that are in its surroundings:

The Great Hall, is a neoclassical architectural style building, built in 1940, and has a capacity to accommodate more than a thousand people, its design is impressive, with a combination of classic and modern elements, which makes it a unique place. and spectacular, in addition to its importance as an event space, the Aula Magna is also considered a symbol of the history and culture of the Central University of Venezuela and of Venezuela in general. Many of the most important events of the educational institution and the country have taken place in this place, which makes it a place of great importance for students, teachers and the community in general.

The University Stadium was built in 1952 and has been renovated and modernized several times over the years, currently has a capacity to accommodate more than 30,000 spectators and is considered one of the largest and most modern stadiums in Venezuela, in addition to its importance as a sports space, the University Stadium is also considered a symbol of the history and sports culture of the Central University of Venezuela and of Venezuela in general, since many of the most important sport events of the educational institution and the country have taken place in it, which makes it a place of great importance for students, teachers and for the Venezuelan community in general.

And to end for today, we have the UCV clock, which was built in 1953 and was designed by Carlos Raúl Villanueva and Arthur Kahn and the engineer Otaola Pavan also participated. This work is 25 meters high and has witnessed the history of the university and the country since this clock is not only a functional element that indicates the time, but also a symbolic element that represents the passage of time and the importance of education and research in society, in addition to its importance symbolic, the UCV clock is also an element of great tourist interest since many people visit the university just to see the clock and learn more about its history and meaning, which reveals its symbolism as part of this world heritage of The humanity.