Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas

The Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas (University City of Caracas) is the main campus of the Central University of Venezuela (UCV), located in central Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. The World Heritage Site is considered a masterpiece of architecture and urban planning.

Built to the design of the architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva, between 1940 and 1960, the university campus is an outstanding example of the Modern Movement in architecture. The campus and buildings of UCV are considered to be Villanueva's "masterpiece."

The Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas campus integrates the large number of buildings and functions into a clearly articulated ensemble, including masterpieces of modern architecture and visual arts, such as the Aula Magna with the "Clouds" of Alexander Calder, the Olympic Stadium, and the Covered Plaza.

Located in Caracas, the main campus of the Universidad Central de Venezuela (Central University of Venezuela), was established in the colonial period by Simon Bolivar. It is a masterpiece of modern city planning, architecture and art, created by the Venezuelan architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva and a group of distinguished avant-garde artists.

The Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas campus is a vast urban complex that integrates a large number of buildings, art and nature into a clearly articulated ensemble, creating an open and dynamic space, where the art forms become an essential part of the inhabited place.

There are many different areas of the campus separated by Faculty and School, including Sciences, Architecture, Humanities, and Medicine. The campus comprises a variety of different environments. Its northern half is a Botanical Garden, with extensive sports facilities at its east, west and south.

Key architectural structures include the Aula Magna with the 'Clouds' of Alexander Calder, the Olympic Stadium, and the Covered Plaza. The complex constitutes a modern interpretation of urban and architectural concepts and traditions, incorporating patios and latticed windows as an appropriate solution for its tropical environment.