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    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.
    San Francisco de Yare
    A small town well known for the way it celebrates the Feast of Corpus Christi: Groups of people dance disguised as masked devils commemorating the presence of Christ in the Sacrament. This ancestral tradition is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    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…
    Incesario
    The object is made of burned metal and openwork. It is a fine piece of jewelry that responds to the neoclassical style by the simplicity of the shape and decoration through carved leaves. Its creator Cayetano Buitrón, was a recognized goldsmith, active in…
    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…
    Relicario. Santa Barábara - Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
    Oval reliquary featuring the image of Saint Barbara, with tower and palm in her hands.
    Aureola para Santo Pequeño
    A circular piece in openwork metal which is chiseled and embossed. In the center vegetables within a circle around beams joined by a wavy hoop. This type of object was placed on the head of the wooden sculptures intended to be clothed.
    Custodia
    Work made in embossed metal, chiseled and gilded. Circular base decorated with carved plant motifs. A carved column that culminates with two heads of angels on which is a ring with rays representing the sun. In the end, it ends with a cross.
    Gruta Virgen del Carmen y Fachada Escuela Maria May
    This school opened in 1961 as El Hatillo Pre-K Institute. In 1962, the school became an Elementary School and changed its name to Maria May School, honoring Maria May (1882-1971), a beloved school teacher remembered by the oldest members of the community.…
    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.
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