Caracas' Postcards from El Calvario

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Caracas downtown from El Calvario - El Silencio towers of the Centro Simon Bolivar stand out, and between both towers, one of the towers of Parque Central can be seen in the distance.
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Caracas downtown view with El Silencio towers of the Centro Simon Bolivar from El Calvario hill.
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View of El 23 de Enero parish towards Monte Piedad from El Calvario.
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Caño Amarillo sector with the 23 de Enero in the background from El Calvario.
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Caracas downtown. Can partially be seen the Miraflores Palace (with its reddish roofs), the seat of the national government, and behind it, the Palacio Blanco. View from El Calvario

Yesterday, I went with my husband and a group of friends for a walk in El Calvario Park, or as it is known nowadays, Ezequiel Zamora Park.

I had never been to the park before, at least that I can remember. Maybe when I was a child. The park is located on El Calvario hill in the center of the city, and since colonial times, it has been linked to the history of Caracas. But today, I won't tell you about it. I will surely prepare an extensive post during the week telling about the park. What I want to share today are the amazing views of downtown Caracas and the west part of the city that you can see from this hill.

Perhaps the most emblematic of these views is precisely the one that looks directly at the downtown of the city. In which the iconic Simon Bolivar Center stands out with the two towers. Those are known as Towers of Silence (Las Torres del Silencio) and were built in the 50s.

The other view that I found impressive is the one from one of the most populous parishes in the west of the city, known as 23 de Enero. The view from El Calvario hill towards 23 de Enero reaches the area known as Monte Piedad.

It was a great walking tour yesterday, and it was nice to capture these postcards of the city.

Thanks for reading

All images and writings are my own unless anything is stated
Photos were taken with my iPhone 8 on January 21, 2023, in Caracas - El Calvario

© CoquiCoin

January 22, 2023

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You have captured some beautiful @coquicoin postcards, I tell you that I lived in the capital for two years, but never visited this area, it is pending what I have to do.

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I have lived here almost all my life, and I had never climbed the stairs of El Calvario to the park before. It's worth it, both the views and visiting the park.
I hope you can do it the next time you come.
Happy Sunday!

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Nice pictures! I love that place, the views, the park... Every time I've been there I've found something new :), it has a lot of details.

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Yes, it is a place worth going to again and again.
Thank you for stopping by :)

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Impressive way to look at Caracas!... Excellent photographs @coquicoin friend!...I have been particularly impressed with the visual complexity of that view of "23 de Enero"... Really attractive to the eye! Thanks for sharing!...

!discovery 35

!PIZZA

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Thank you for your support, Jesus :)
I'm flattered and glad you liked the photos.
¡Saludos y feliz semana!

!PIZZA
!CTP

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A very interesting place, the photos you share are also very beautiful😊

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The place is just so wonderful! You surely had a great day with your friends and husband.

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We had a great day, indeed 😊 Thank you for stopping by:)
!CTP

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Beautiful captures sis! It's great to learn and see some historical places in your city. I look forward to reading more when you write about them :)

!LADY

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Hello there! :D

Impressive that the buildings still stand today. The El Silencio towers remind me of water bottles :D

Lovely shots. I can only imagine the different look of this once it gets dark.

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Hi, Kuboy!
It's been a while since I've seen you post here, hope all is well.
I would also like to see the views from there at sunset, but I don't think it's very safe to be out there at night.

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