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Arco de la Federacion, Caracas is a holy pilgrimage spot which is flocked by pilgrims from across the world. Known as the 18 hill of Calvary, the Arco de la Federacion, Caracas was the starting point of the Holy Week procession. This tradition started way back in the 18th Century.

The structure of Paseo El Calvario was built in the Calvario Mountain in 1895 by the then President Guzman Blanco. His successor, Joaquin Crespo replaced the Paseo with the Arco de la Federacion in 1895.

The Arco de la Federacion in Caracas is an elegant monument which compliments the lush green parks which surround the area. You can sit in the serene surroundings and the enjoy the view with loved ones.

You will notice the words FEDERACION inscribed at the top of the arch. The Arco de la Federacion arch was built as a memorial of the Federal War of 1859 to 1863 which released the city of Caracas from the Royal domain. Tourists come here to view the memorial and remember the one’s who lost their lives fighting for the cause.

Open throughout the day, you can plan a visit to the Arco de la Federacion in Caracas as per your convenience and preference. A tour to Caracas would be considered incomplete without a trip to the Arco de la Federacion, one of the top tourist attractions in Caracas.

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Tourist Attractions in Caracas
Teleferico (El)	Parque Los Chorros
Hip dromo La Rinconada	Teatro Municipal (El)
Parque Central (El)	Monumento a Los S mbolos
Concejo Municipal de Caracas	Plaza Bol var (La)
Cota Mil (La) o Autopista Boyac	Palacio de Miraflores (El)
Capitolio Nacional (El)	Arco de la Federaci n
Pante n Nacional [El]	Planetario Humboldt
Metro de Caracas (El)	Monumento a Los Pr ceres
Urbanizaci n El Silencio	Junquito (El)
Palacio de Las Academias (El)	Catedral Metropolitana de Caracas
Poliedro de Caracas (El)	Foro Libertador