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Travel to Ciudad Bolivar
Ciudad Bolivar is located in Venezuela. Ciudad Bolivar is situated on the southern banks of the Orinoco River, placed at a higher altitude than the plains. The Tourist Attractions in Ciudad Bolivar also notify one with the history of the land too. The city is a perfect vacation destination as it is rich in history and culture; there are numerous monuments and historical structures which are architectural master piece.
With its picturesque location on a rocky elevation on the southern banks of the Orinoco River it is quiet popular among travellers.
One can visit Paseo Orinico; it is the most famous place to promenade as there are primeval buildings on one side and river flowing on the other side of the street. One can visit the Plaza Bolivar which has restored colonial buildings and is located in the heart of the city. On visiting Plaza Bolivar, Ciudad Bolivar one can experience or can have a look at the history of Venezuela. One can observe the cathedral as well as the statue of Simon Bolivar with the five symbolic figures which stand for the countries he helped in the emancipation from the Spanish rule namely Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivar, Columbia and Peru.
Parochial House is a must visit place. Parochial House is the office of the general Vicar of the Diocese and earlier, the house was used as a place for the conservation of valuable religious documents.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Ciudad Bolivar is the Cathedral Ciudad Bolivar which is a church attributing colonial style of architecture and is situated in the northeast of Bolivar and devoted to the Nuestra Seriora de las nieves, the patron saint of the city. Numerous tourists visit Ciudad Bolivar Cathedral, not because it is a religious place but also has an impressive architectural variety. The place is easily accessible from all points of the city.
San Isidro Museum is one of the famous tourists spot in Ciudad Bolivar. In earlier times the estate of the San Isidro was the property of, provincial mayor of the first city council formed in the city of Angostura. Jose Luis Cornieless a very good friend of the Simon Bolivar (great leader) often stayed at this place and Simon Bolivar drafted a message for Angostura Congress held in 1819. The place is remarked as the National Historic Monument.
There are other places also one can visit such as Angel Falls, Piar House, Government Palace, Jesus Soto Museum of Modern Art, Old Prison and much more. Planning for a vacation, Ciudad Bolivar is a perfect place to explore and to rejuvenate.
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