• Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas---- Declared as the world heritage site by UNESCO in 2000, the site is officially known as the University City of Caracas and is situated in the main Campus of the Central University of Venezuela. Its unmatched architectural designs and buildings scattered over a vast area contribute to its growing popularity as one of the best university campuses of the world recognized internationally. This grand old heritage of Venezuela was initially designed by Villanueva but later other artists like Jean Arp, Alexander Calder, Wifredo Lam, André Bloc contributed in enriching the architectural diversity of the campus.
• Santa Ana de Coro--- This small city was founded in 1527 by Spanish invaders and is believed to be one of the oldest cities of Venezuela with a rich cultural and historical past. UNESCO has designated it as a world heritage site in 1950, with Coro as its capital. The city is home to diverse landscapes which also makes it a popular tourist destination of the world. The old edifices reflect the influence of varied cultures since its invasion. The famous beach of Paraguaná Peninsula also offers various recreation facilities for tourists who throng in large numbers to the city during the festive seasons.
Thus, the intermingling of varied races and cultures has widely contributed to the enrichment of the rich heritage of Venezuela.
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