Gruta Virgen de El Carmen
The “Virgen del Carmen” Grotto is a niche built with river stones, concrete, and adobe by the people of El Calvario town. This construction is part of the Maria May School facade. The grotto, shaped as an arch, has a wood frontispiece. The sculptures' niche…



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 for the oldest members of the community.…



Bodega de Señora Paula
Ms Paula’s Grocery Store This small corner store was founded by Ms. Paula Noriega Deguias, a neighbor from the high area of El Calvario community. Ms. Paula sold in this store groceries, ice cream, snow cones, sodas, and beer, mostly on the weekends and on…


Pintura de Juan Pablo Rojas Paúl
Juan Pablo Rojas Paul (26 November 1826 – 22 July 1905) was Venezuela's first civilian president in 50 years that was chosen via constitutional process. Serving from 2 July 1888 – 19 March 1890 he was the last president to complete their full term for the…

Capilla El Calvario
The Chapel Santa Rosalia, for years, was the center of religious meeting of the parishioners of El Hatillo until the Santa Rosalia church in Palermo was built. Today, the temple remains closed, it only opens its doors during Holy Week and during the celebration…



Pequeña Cruz en Plaza La Cruz (Caracas)
Since the 1970's this wooden cross names the square where is located, Plaza La Cruz. The square is the place for social gatherings in El Calvario. Mr. Santos, a Colombian carpenter neighbor, crafted the cross. Before leaving Venezuela, Mr. Santos gave the…




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…


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.