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When it comes to culture, art and recreation, Caracas is the place to be. Always full of life and with new things to discover each day, visitors to this Caribbean capital will never be bored.
Art
Owing to the city's cosmopolitan character, the Caracas art scene is fascinating and worthwhile. Every day you can find some sort of cultural activity and, particularly at the weekend, Caracas' talented artists show off their creativity, to the many Caraqueños and travelers who are out and about. There are always a number of cultural centers with something on. Some of the places where you can get a good idea of what Venezuelan art has to offer are the Complejo Cultural Teresa Carreño; the National Art Gallery; the Ateneo de Caracas, and the Quinta Anauco are some of the places that display a tremendous amount of Venezuelan art.
Museums
The museums of Caracas are distinguished by their beauty and magnificence, not only in architecture, but also the art exhibited inside. The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Caracas Sofía Imber, in Parque Central, is one example of such excellence. Another is the Fine Arts Museum, and there is the Children's Museum, which not only children, but also parents can enjoy. Remember, there is also the Natural Science Museum, the Audiovisual Museum, the Piano Museum and the Museo Bolíviariano. All together, Caracas has a total of around 50 art galleries and museums, and whatever your field of interest, you will find something to your liking. Other include the Caracas Museum, the Transport Museum and the Arturo Michelena Museum amongst many others.
Theater
When it comes to theaters there also is a great variety to choose from. Some open their doors from Wednesday to Sunday, while others are only opened on the weekends. One of the most famous theater groups is Sala Rajatabla, which stages its plays at the Ateneo de Caracas. Other theaters well worth a visit are the National Theater, the Foundación Celarg, El Teatro Municipal, the Tilingo Theater and the Teatro Jorge Palacios. At the end of April the Festival Internacional de Teatro is held. It takes place every two years and offers theater from around the world.
Music
The two best places to enjoy classical, lyric chants, chamber music, latin, jazz and Venezuelan music are the Complejo Cultural Teresa Carreño, the Centro de Cultura Corp Banca and the Aula Magna Concert Hall. Every month each presents a recital from symphonic orchestras and guests from abroad.
Nightclubs
The best nightclubs are to the east of the city. Clubs such as Tiffany´s, in Altamira are ideal for those who love house or techno music; Flanagan's Pub, in the Centro Comercial Paseo Las Mercedes, is the place to go for salsa, meringue and pop. The Fly Pub, in El Rosal, for rock or heavy metal lovers, they also have a lot of unknown rock bands. Primer Piso in Las Mercedes offers live salsa shows on "Latin Thursdays" and on Friday and Saturday, meringue, African rhythms and techno. However, this is not the only place where you will find salsa and meringue because it is played at most of the discos and nightclubs, such as Latino's, El Maní es así and Pals, among others.
Cinema
Caracas has more than 40 cinemas. The most recommended are, of course, in the east of the city. For lovers of the alternative circuit there are a good number of art cinemas, for example, at the El Ateneo and the National Art Gallery.
