The Towers of the Simon Bolivar Center, also known as the Towers of El Silencio are two 32-story “twin” towers measuring 103 meters high built during the administration of Marcos Pérez Jiménez in the 1950s.

Its inauguration was on December 6, 1954, with a height of 103 meters. its construction began in 1948.

Its architectural style is from Functionalism, the architect who built it was Cipriano Domínguez, and it consists of a roof height of 103 meters. and is located in the Cathedral Parish.


“For many years these towers were the most representative icon of the arrival of modernity in Caracas, and they ranked first in Venezuela due to their height of more than 103 meters.   Being twin and symmetrical towers, they incorporated a new axial landscape, from which the guidelines for the growth of the new city of Caracas were defined. The two large volumes suspended on stilts on the ground, which allow free plants and to move under them without hindering their operation. The roof is flat and takes advantage of the use of its terraces. The symmetrical space is rigorous and the windows extend from one side to the other. They are made up of two parallelepipeds that are born on the rectangular volume, consisting of a system of squares, corridors, porticoes, shopping areas and underground parking lots.”


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16 comments
naf1971naf
the best architectural works that still persist were made in that government
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ravena69
They are an icon in the capital
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Ruth@dri
We all long for that 🥺 a new free Venezuela 🙌
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zulusys21
They are a historical landmark in Venezuela
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Maria
it is true they were an icon of the city
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Rosidex
I had heard about these torrews
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moraedicson12
Very good information very detailed with tour included
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