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The establishment of Old Prison, Ciudad Bolivar took place towards the end of the XVIII century. The prison was constructed with the aim off reducing the load on San Gabriel Fort which stands just opposite to it. Old Prison, Ciudad Bolivar has served as the official residence if the governors and heads of police.

Old Prison, Ciudad Bolivar also served as the public jail when the jail of Hermosa was being constructed. The prison stands on the tiny plateau and resembles a stone fort.

At present., Old Prison, Ciudad Bolivar houses the general archives of Guyana and the institute of History of the Bolivar State. You will find art, artifacts and numerous historical documents which will provide you with the the glimpses of the history of the country of Venezuela as well as Guyana. The place is of great interest to the historians all over the world. The place has given shelter to the famous personalities of the country. Eminent people like Rufino Blanco Dombana and the Alfredo Arvelo Larriva spent his days of imprisonment here in this jail in the year 1905.

Old Prison, Ciudad Bolivar is a must visit tourist attraction. The place is accessible from all points of the city. You will get buses, rental cars as well taxis from different parts of the city to reach the place. The bus stop is located close to the place. A visit to the place is included in the tour packages of the different hotels and the travel agencies.

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Tourist Attractions in Ciudad Bolivar
Plaza Bolivar	San Isidro Museum
Parochial House	House of the Congress of Angostura
Ciudad Bolivar Cathedral	Old prison
Government Palace	Piar house
Jesus Soto Museum of Modern Art	Angel Falls