Experts' Choice Award Catedral Metropolitana de Caracas
What the experts agree on
This Baroque cathedral dominates Plaza Bolívar with a breathtaking gilded main altar and ornate side chapels, including the striking Bolívar family chapel. The adjoining sacred art museum completes the visit.
“Cathedral is packed with dazzling gilded altars and elaborate side chapels; the most famous is that of the Bolívar family, which can be easily recognized by a modern sculpture of The Liberator”
– Lonely Planet
Frommer's "Anchoring the eastern end of Plaza Bolívar, this is the national cathedral...adjoining the cathedral is the Museo Sacro de Caracas, which has a good collection of religious art and sculpture" Full review
Fodor's "The Metropolitan Cathedral towers over Plaza Bolívar. The main altar is a magnificent Baroque creation gilded with more than 300 pounds of gold leaf. " Full review
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Don't miss the Bolívar family chapel on the right-hand side.
