Caracas Military Circle
| Caracas Military Circle | |
|---|---|
| Caracas .... Venezuela | |
Building View | |
| Area | Santa Mónica, Los Procéres Avenue |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1950-1953 |
| Built by | Ministry of Public Works |
The Caracas Military Circle (Círculo Militar de Caracas)[1][2] is a multipurpose complex located at the end of Los Próceres Avenue on Las Américas Boulevard in Santa Mónica within the Libertador Municipality to the west of the Caracas Metropolitan District, in northern Venezuela. It is currently administered by the Ministry of Defense of Venezuela.
History
The complex was built on a group of former haciendas known as Conejo Blanco ("White Rabbit"), covering an area of 25 ha (62 acres). The project was proposed in 1943, and construction began in 1950 under the Ministry of Public Works. It was inaugurated on December 2, 1953, by the government of General Marcos Pérez Jiménez. The architect was Luis Malaussena, who also designed the nearby Paseo La Nacionalidad (Nationality Walk).
Due to its historical significance and ornate architectural design, the complex was declared a national historic monument in 1994.
Facilities
The Caracas Military Circle includes a military and social center, clubs, a theater, and a hotel. It is organized as an institutional complex with multiple services and branches.[3]
Recent developments
In 2014, funding was approved for the construction of a new five-star hotel within the complex.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Information about the place". www.circulomilitar.gob.ve (in Spanish). Archived from the original on February 24, 2019. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
- ^ History of culture in Venezuela (in Spanish). Alfadil. January 1, 1995. ISBN 9789803540111. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
- ^ "Military Circle Hotel" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on July 23, 2015. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
- ^ "Círculo Militar de Caracas tendrá hotel cinco estrellas". AVN (in Spanish). Retrieved June 7, 2025.