Avenida Bolívar, Caracas facts for kids
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| Length | 2 km (1 mi) |
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| Location | Caracas |
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| Construction start | 25 July 1945 |
| Inauguration | 31 December 1949 |
Avenida Bolívar, or Bolívar Avenue in English, is a really important street in Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela. It's located in the western part of Caracas, in an area called the Libertador Bolivarian Municipality.
Building this avenue started on July 25, 1945. It was officially opened on December 31, 1949. This big project was part of a larger plan called "Plan Rotival." This plan aimed to build new important places, like a new Capital building and a special memorial for Simón Bolívar, a famous hero.
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Discovering Avenida Bolívar
Avenida Bolívar is about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) long. Because it's so big, it's often used for many different kinds of events.
A Place for Big Events
This wide avenue is a popular spot for large gatherings. People use it for:
- Big public meetings
- Celebrations and festivals
- Sporting events
- Other important public activities
Connecting the City
Avenida Bolívar is well-connected to other major streets in Caracas. It links up with Avenida Libertador and Avenida Lecuna. It also goes through José María Vargas Park and connects to the old bus station called Nuevo Circo.
Famous Places Along the Avenue
Many important buildings and places are located right on or near Avenida Bolívar. These include:
- The Children's Museum of Caracas, a fun place for kids to learn.
- The Teresa Carreño Cultural Complex, a big center for arts and performances.
- The Hotel Venetur Alba Caracas, a well-known hotel.
- The National Art Gallery, where you can see amazing artworks.
- The Parque Central Complex, a group of buildings including tall towers.
- The La Hoyada Market, a busy place to shop.
- The Centro Simón Bolívar Towers, two very tall buildings.
- The Palacio de Justicia de Caracas and its square, which is the Palace of Justice.
Traffic and Pedestrians
In 1986, traffic lights were put on Avenida Bolívar. Before that, it was mainly a fast road for cars. The traffic lights helped make it easier and safer for people to walk across the avenue.
See also
In Spanish: Avenida Bolívar (Caracas) para niños
