Alejandro Chataing: Icon of Venezuelan architecture (+Christmas)
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Published at: 24/02/2025 08:05 AM
On February 24, 1873, Alejandro Chataing, a Venezuelan architect known as “the great builder” during the government of Cipriano Castro, was born in Caracas.
His works gave him a Neo-Renaissance, Neo-Romanesque, Neo-Baroque and Moorish style that helped to renew the face of the Venezuelan capital.
His works include: Arco de Carabobo; Teatro Bolívar (former Rialto cinema); Quinta las Acacias, Academy of Fine Arts; The Military Academy; The General Archive of the Nation, among others.
Chataing died on April 16, 1928. His legacy that continues to inspire today.
Mazo News Team