Palacio Federal Legislativo

Not to be confused with the Palacio Legislativo Federal, in Mexico.
Palacio Federal Legislativo
Palacio Federal Legislativo
The Palacio Federal Legislativo in Caracas (2009)
Interactive map of the Palacio Federal Legislativo area
General information
TypeLegislative palace
Architectural styleNeoclassical
LocationCaracas, Venezuela
Coordinates10°30′41″N 66°54′12″W / 10.51139°N 66.90333°W / 10.51139; -66.90333
Current tenantsNational Assembly
Construction started1872
Completed1877
OwnerGovernment of Venezuela
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The Palacio Federal Legislativo (English: Federal Legislative Palace), also known as the Capitolio, is a historic building in Caracas, Venezuela, which houses the National Assembly. Located southwest of the Plaza Bolívar, it was built between 1872 and 1877 by President Antonio Guzmán Blanco to a design by the architect Luciano Urdaneta Vargas. The Salón Elíptico, opened in 1877, is topped by a golden dome.

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