Valencia, Carabobo
Valencia is the capital city of Carabobo State, Venezuela. The city is an economic hub that contains Venezuela's top industries and manufacturing companies. The population of Valencia reached some 1.2 million in the year 2003, and it is expected to grow dramatically in the years to come. Valencia is known for its racial and international diversity.
The elevation of the city is 520 meters. Valencia is located in a valley, surrounded by a mountain range called the Coastal Range. On the eastern outskirts of the city lies Lake Valencia, Venezuela's second largest lake.
History
Valencia was founded by Captain Alonso Díaz Moreno on March 25,1555. He invaded this valley joined a group of Spaniards from Andalucia. It was the first Spanish settlement in central Venezuela and its official name was Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación de la Nueva Valencia del Rey. The infamous Lope de Aguirre besieged the city in 1561. In 1677 it was raided by French pirates, who burnt down its City Hall, The German scientist Alexander von Humboldt visited the city on his trip through the Americas. He reported that at the time of his visit the city had around 6000 to 7000 inhabitants.
It is the capital city of Carabobo State from 1824 when Simon Bolívar created the province of Carabobo. In that city took place a lot of facts that let Venezuela separate from La Gran Colombia. The separation from La Gran Colombia was signed in a historic house located downtown. Valencia was three times the capital city of Venezuela.
In the 20th century Valencia received many foreigners from Europe, Asia and South America. At the same time the city was becoming an important pole of development in trade and industry. Nowadays Valencia is named to be one of the most important cities in Venezuela and America.
Transportation
The city is well connected with the rest of the country by a network of highways and roads well mantained. A modern metro system is being constructed that will connect the city's remote suburbs with the downtown area.
The airport, Arturo Michelena International Airport, is the nation's third busiest.
Sightseeing: Art:
Athena of Valencia
Municipal Theater of Valencia
University Art Gallery Braulio Salazar
Museums
Casa Páez
Casa de los Celis, settlement of the Museum of Art and History and the Lisandro Alvarado Foundation.
Museum of History and Anthropology
Iturriza Palace, or Quinta Isabela.
Casa de la Estrella
Museo de la Cultura
Museo de Historia y Antropología
Parks and points of interest
Plaza Monumental de Valencia
Negra Hipólita Park
Fernando Peñalver Park
Metropolitan Park
Valencia Aquarium, ranks as largest aquarium in Latin America.
Plaza Monumental de Valencia, second largest bullring in Latin America
University of Carabobo
Arturo Michelena University
Sambil Shopping Center Valencia
Metrópolis Shopping
Newspapers
El Carabobeño
Notitarde
La Calle
Culture Celebrations
Fairy of Valencia
Arturo Michelena Hall
International Arts Festival
Artes del Fuego Hall
Valencia Rock Festival
Carnivals "My People"
Carnivals of San Diego
Some Important Sport Complexes
Settlement of Los Navegantes del Magallanes, "José Bernardo Pérez" Stadium.
Settlement of Los Trotamundos de Carabobo, Forum of Valencia.
Sport Complex "Misael Delgado"
Sport Complex "Bicentenario Simón Bolívar"
La Villa Deportiva of Naguanagua.
Organization:
Ø State Carabobo
Ø Municipal Municipal Valencia
Ø Postal Code 2001
Localization:
Ø Latitud 10º 10´11" N
Ø Longitude 68º.59´12" O
Ø Superficies xx km²
Ø Altitud 479.
Ø Fundación 25 de marzo de 1555
Population:
Ø Total 1.385.202 (2001)
Ø Density 1.3 million hab/km²
Valencia is the capital city of Carabobo State, Venezuela. The city is an economic hub that contains Venezuela's top industries and manufacturing companies. The population of Valencia reached some 1.2 million in the year 2003, and it is expected to grow dramatically in the years to come. Valencia is known for its racial and international diversity.
The elevation of the city is 520 meters. Valencia is located in a valley, surrounded by a mountain range called the Coastal Range. On the eastern outskirts of the city lies Lake Valencia, Venezuela's second largest lake.
History
Valencia was founded by Captain Alonso Díaz Moreno on March 25,1555. He invaded this valley joined a group of Spaniards from Andalucia. It was the first Spanish settlement in central Venezuela and its official name was Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación de la Nueva Valencia del Rey. The infamous Lope de Aguirre besieged the city in 1561. In 1677 it was raided by French pirates, who burnt down its City Hall, The German scientist Alexander von Humboldt visited the city on his trip through the Americas. He reported that at the time of his visit the city had around 6000 to 7000 inhabitants.
It is the capital city of Carabobo State from 1824 when Simon Bolívar created the province of Carabobo. In that city took place a lot of facts that let Venezuela separate from La Gran Colombia. The separation from La Gran Colombia was signed in a historic house located downtown. Valencia was three times the capital city of Venezuela.
In the 20th century Valencia received many foreigners from Europe, Asia and South America. At the same time the city was becoming an important pole of development in trade and industry. Nowadays Valencia is named to be one of the most important cities in Venezuela and America.
Transportation
The city is well connected with the rest of the country by a network of highways and roads well mantained. A modern metro system is being constructed that will connect the city's remote suburbs with the downtown area.
The airport, Arturo Michelena International Airport, is the nation's third busiest.
Sightseeing: Art:
Athena of Valencia
Municipal Theater of Valencia
University Art Gallery Braulio Salazar
Museums
Casa Páez
Casa de los Celis, settlement of the Museum of Art and History and the Lisandro Alvarado Foundation.
Museum of History and Anthropology
Iturriza Palace, or Quinta Isabela.
Casa de la Estrella
Museo de la Cultura
Museo de Historia y Antropología
Parks and points of interest
Plaza Monumental de Valencia
Negra Hipólita Park
Fernando Peñalver Park
Metropolitan Park
Valencia Aquarium, ranks as largest aquarium in Latin America.
Plaza Monumental de Valencia, second largest bullring in Latin America
University of Carabobo
Arturo Michelena University
Sambil Shopping Center Valencia
Metrópolis Shopping
Newspapers
El Carabobeño
Notitarde
La Calle
Culture Celebrations
Fairy of Valencia
Arturo Michelena Hall
International Arts Festival
Artes del Fuego Hall
Valencia Rock Festival
Carnivals "My People"
Carnivals of San Diego
Some Important Sport Complexes
Settlement of Los Navegantes del Magallanes, "José Bernardo Pérez" Stadium.
Settlement of Los Trotamundos de Carabobo, Forum of Valencia.
Sport Complex "Misael Delgado"
Sport Complex "Bicentenario Simón Bolívar"
La Villa Deportiva of Naguanagua.
Organization:
Ø State Carabobo
Ø Municipal Municipal Valencia
Ø Postal Code 2001
Localization:
Ø Latitud 10º 10´11" N
Ø Longitude 68º.59´12" O
Ø Superficies xx km²
Ø Altitud 479.
Ø Fundación 25 de marzo de 1555
Population:
Ø Total 1.385.202 (2001)
Ø Density 1.3 million hab/km²
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