This beautifully preserved historic mansion is the former home of Venezuela’s first president, General José Antonio Páez. He distinguished himself by forging a formidable army of llaneros (plainsmen) who fought under Bolívar, contributing greatly to the achievement of independence. In 1830, on the day Venezuela split from Gran Colombia, Páez took power as the first acting president and established his residence in the new capital.
Casa Páez
Venezuela
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