Caracas
The capital of Venezuela, Caracas is a city that gathers testimonies from Colonial times, innovative modern proposals from the 1950's, buildings from the oil boom of the 1970s, as well as informal settlements.




Coro
The first capital of Venezuela and one of the early colonial town in South America, founded in 1527. This historic city is “the only surviving example of a rich fusion of local traditions with Spanish Mudéjar and Dutch architectural techniques,” according…

Crowdsourcing
Palmyra, Shah Mosque of Isfahan

Cultural Heritage and Environments of Iceland
Glaciers, Geothermal Locations, Caves

Cultural Heritage of Syria
Palmyra, Dead Cities, Ma'ara, Krak des Chevaliers

Cultural Heritage of Venezuela
Caracas, San Rafael de Mucuchíes and El Tisure, San Francisco de Yare, Coro, Mérida, Maracaibo, Other Locations

Ecological/Environmental
Iceland, Utah, Organica




Maracaibo
The capital of Zulia state, Maracaibo is the second-largest city in Venezuela. Rich in oil, this state is economically essential to the country. The city was a pioneer in arts and economic development, during the 19th century. Marabinos are very proud of the…


Museum Partnerships
US Naval Undersea Museum, Colonial Art Museum of Caracas at Quinta de Anauco, Museum of Contemporary Art of Zulia


Mérida
Located in the Andes mountains, Mérida is one of the oldest cities in Venezuela, founded in 1558. It has the first university in the country and abundant public bronze statuary. Local heritage is currently at risk due to an increase of metal thefts.

Objets d'art
Monuments, Fashion, Sculpture, Murals

On the Ground / Emergency Archiving
Sixth Street Bridge - Los Angeles




Other Locations in Venezuela
Includes Barinas, Maracay and San Cristóbal

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