Barcelona:
Barcelona is the capital of Anzoátegui State, Venezuela and was founded in 1671. Together with Puerto La Cruz, Lecheria and Guanta, Barcelona forms one of the most important urban areas of Venezuela with a population of approximately 950,000. Generál José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport is situated in Barcelona.
Unlike Puerto La Cruz, which was mostly built in the 20th century, Barcelona has well-preserved colonial architecture. Due to its historical buildings and tourism infrastructure, the city offers attractive options for the tourists visiting the eastern coast of Venezuela. Colonial buildings surround the Plaza Boyaca, the original plaza built when the city was founded.
The city's cathedral, named Iglesia El Carmen was built between 1748 and 1773 (a long period that included extensive repairs for damages caused by an earthquake). The surroundings there are very quaint and picturesque, contrasting with the modernism found in the center of the city.
One of the most interesting colonial buildings is the Museo de Anzoátegui, the oldest building in the city dating back to 1671. Other important historical areas are centered on the three main plazas: Bolivar, Miranda and Boyacá.
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