Something very characteristic of Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela, is its historic center, where countless historical events take place. It also allows you to appreciate the wonder of this type of architecture, which is more marked by its colonial architecture. In most cases, many of these structures date back more than 400 years, perhaps 100 or 200 years. However, they are eternal facades and windows that have been passed down through generations, and who knows how many legends and anecdotes have passed through these streets and houses.
Many of these houses are in perfect condition, and I believe families live in them. I don't know if they have been inherited through generations or if people have acquired these homes at some point, but in any case, these buildings, from my point of view, are part of Venezuela's historical heritage. There are also many places in the country where much of this type of architecture is still preserved, although in some cases, that architecture has been lost or is completely abandoned.
These houses are located on some of the highest hills in the city, a vantage point from which Ciudad Bolívar stands like a sentinel. I always wonder what this place must be like at night, when you can appreciate the beauty of the entire city's lights and witness the tranquility of the streets where these beautiful houses are built.
Of course, some of these facades or inns have undergone modern modifications, and some may still be in their original state. You can see, in a way, a bit of that architectural evolution, which may have ranged from colonial to neoclassical to a bit of modern, but it is still a spectacle for our eyes and this visual world.
All photographs are my own.
