Iglesia de San Martín de Tours. Iglesia católica construido por inmigrantes de origen alemán en la localidad de la Colonia Tovar, en el Municipio Tovar al norte del Estado Aragua, y al centro norte del país sudamericano de Venezuela. / Imagen
Church of San Martín de Tours. Catholic Church built by immigrants of German origin in the town of Colonia Tovar, in the Municipality Tovar in the north of the Aragua State, and in the north center of the South American country of Venezuela. / Image
Hola Comunidad. Desde Venezuela les saludo con mucho respeto y cariño. En esta oportunidad les quiero invitar a un extraordinario paseo virtual, a través de una selección de fotografías, por uno de los sitio más hermosos de mi país con un diseño arquitectónico para admirar. Se trata de La Colonia Tovar. Lugar bucólico y de ensueño, un sitio turístico por excelencia, de arquitectura alemana, con apariencia de aldea bávara, agradable clima de montaña, gente amable y cordial, una parte de Europa en américa, de Alemania en Venezuela.
Hello Community. From Venezuela I greet you with great respect and affection. On this occasion I want to invite you to an extraordinary virtual walk, through a selection of photographs, through one of the most beautiful places in my country with an architectural design to admire. This is Colonia Tovar. Bucolic and dreamy place, a tourist site par excellence, of German architecture, with the appearance of Bavarian village, pleasant mountain climate, friendly and friendly people, a part of Europe in America, Germany in Venezuela.
La Colonia Tovar fue fundada por colonos alemanes siendo la primera inmigración dirigida a Venezuela por el geógrafo Agustín Codazzi. El 8 de Abril de 1843 llegan los primeros inmigrantes, 373 alemanes, a la Colonia Tovar, esas personas eran provenientes del entonces estado independiente de Baden, luego incorporado a Alemania. Esta bella colonia está ubicada en el municipio Tovar, en el estado Aragua, la Colonia Tovar está considerada como uno de los lugares turísticos más atractivo cercano a Caracas.
Colonia Tovar was founded by German settlers and was the first immigration to Venezuela by geographer Agustín Codazzi. On April 8, 1843, the first immigrants arrived, 373 Germans, in Colonia Tovar, those people were from the then independent state of Baden, then incorporated into Germany. This beautiful colony is located in the municipality of Tovar, in aragua state, Colonia Tovar is considered one of the most attractive tourist spots near Caracas.
La Colonia Tovar tiene una superficie de 20 km² apróximadamente, su altitud promedio es de 1.800 metros sobre el nivel del mar, una temperatura muy agradable de 16° casi todo el año. Por estar ubicada en una zona de montaña su pluviometría está en promedio a 1.270 mm. de lluvia. Gentilicio: Coloniero o coloniera. Idioma: Español y Alemán. La mayoría son cristianos católicos, su santo patrono es San Martín de Tours. Sus fiestas religiosas se celebran el 11 de noviembre de cada año, festividad que convoca a propios y foráneos quienes acuden con fe y alegría a venerar a su santo patrón. Existen dos datos importantes, el primero es que el 90% de la inmigración original de la Colonia Tovar provino de la región de Kaiserstuhl, y entre sus colonos llegaron científicos, naturalistas, escritores y pintores, y el segundo que en la Colonia Tovar aparte del español, se habla Alemán Coloniero. Este es un dialecto modificado del Alemánico, un tipo de alemán superior, subdivisión a su vez del alto alemán, casi incomprensible con el alemán estándar. Fuente consultada
Colonia Tovar has an area of 20 km2 approximately, its average altitude is 1,800 meters above sea level, a very pleasant temperature of 16° almost all year round. Being located in a mountain area its rainfall is on average 1,270 mm. of rain. The language is Spanish and German. Most are Catholic Christians, their patron saint is Saint Martin of Tours. Its religious festivals are celebrated on November 11 of each year, a feast that summons its own foreign people who come with faith and joy to venerate their patron saint. There are two important data, the first is that 90% of the original immigration of Colonia Tovar came from the Kaiserstuhl region, and among its settlers came scientists, naturalists, writers and painters, and the second that in Colonia Tovar apart from Spanish, german coloniero is spoken. This is a modified dialect of Germanic, a type of higher German, subdivision in turn of high German, almost incomprehensible with standard German. Source consult
Con relación a la fotografía de la portada (la Iglesia) dejaré esta breve reseña histórica a modo de cronología de diseño y construcción: en 1862 construyeron la nueva iglesia ya que la original se había deteriorado. Las paredes se levantaron por el sistema de entramado de madera (fachwerk) utilizando ladrillos para rellenarlas. Para la cubierta del techo usaron tejas de madera. En el año 1953 se construyeron una nueva torre octogonal. En 1957 se construyó la segunda nave, perpendicular a la primera y de acuerdo a los planos de Aretz que recordaban la de Freundestadt en la Selva Negra alemana. En 1981 se reconstruyó la torre principal en concreto y en 1983 se hizo lo mismo con la otra torre. Fue declarado Monumento Histórico Nacional según Gaceta Oficial no. 35.441 de fecha 15 de abril de 1994. Estado Aragua. Venezuela.
With regard to the photograph of the cover (the Church) I will leave this brief historical review as a chronology of design and construction: in 1862 they built the new church since the original had deteriorated. The walls were erected by a frame of woods (fachwerk) using bricks to fill them. For the roof cover they used wooden shingles. In 1953 a new octagonal tower was built. In 1957 the second nave was built, perpendicular to the first and according to Aretz plans that recalled Freundestadt's in the German Black Forest. In 1981 the main tower was rebuilt in particular and in 1983 the same was done with the other tower. It was declared a National Historic Monument according to Official Gazette No. 35,441 dated April 15, 1994. Aragua State. Venezuela.
Antes de la fiesta religiosa los colonieros celebran Oktoberfest, o la fiesta de octubre, siendo la fiesta más importante de Alemania. La tradicional cerveza es la reina de la festividad. El Oktoberfest se hace cada año con el objetivo de promocionar el turismo en la Colonia Tovar, fue creado para presentar al pueblo venezolano bondades culturales y tradicionales de su población. Solamente para este evento la colonia tiene la capacidad de entrar 2.5000 personas, y puede albergar en sus diferentes hoteles unas 1.800 plazas camas formales y unas 800 informales. Para que las festividades sean más atractivas se contará con músicos con la ayuda de la embajada Alemania.
Before the religious festival the colonies celebrate Oktoberfest, or the October festival, being the most important festival in Germany. Traditional beer is the queen of the holiday. Oktoberfest is made every year with the aim of promoting tourism in Colonia Tovar, it was created to present to the Venezuelan people cultural and traditional goodness of its population. For this event alone the colony has the capacity to enter 2,5000 people, and can house in its different hotels about 1,800 formal beds and about 800 informal beds. For the festivities to be more attractive, musicians will be counted with the help of the German embassy.
La Colonia Tovar es, sin lugar a dudas, un espacio mágico, un sitio de relax, donde los visitantes puede desprenderse por completo del agitado acontecer diario y disfrutar en familiar. Desde su llegada hasta la actualidad, han desarrollado en el lugar un estilo alpino, típico alemán, el cual se ha convertido en uno de sus mayores atractivos.
Colonia Tovar is, without a doubt, a magical space, a relaxing place, where visitors can completely part with the hectic daily happen and enjoy with family. From their arrival to the present day, they have developed in the place an Alpine style, typical German, which has become one of its greatest attractions.
Sus viviendas fueron construidas al estilo de las aldeas del sur de Alemania. En las viviendas y en las edificaciones comerciales se destacan los colores blanco y café, entre los materiales se evidencian la madera en pisos, acabados y techos; piedra de muros y cimientos que las elevan de los suelos húmedos e inclinados propios de este terreno, y en algunas estructuras se aprecian bahareque y concreto. Su sistema constructivo es el de Fachwerk, una estructura basada en una armadura de madera rellena de tierra cruda sobre un tejido de vigas de madera fijado a pies derechos y cortafuegos de madera. Además, se caracteriza por el uso de armaduras de madera en el piso.
Their homes were built in the style of the villages of southern Germany. In the houses and in the commercial buildings are highlighted the white and brown colors, among the materials are evidenced wood in floors, finishes and ceilings; stone of walls and foundations that elevate them from the wet and sloping soils typical of this land, and in some structures you can see Bahareque and concrete. Its construction system is that of Fachwerk, a structure based on a wooden armor filled with raw earth on a fabric of wooden beams fixed at right feet and wooden firewall. In addition, it is characterized by the use of wooden armor on the floor.
Con respecto a su distribución en planta, se caracteriza por poseer un acceso y pasillo principal, el cual conlleva directamente a la cocina y salón de estar. Las habitaciones se encuentran en los niveles superiores.
With regard to its distribution on the ground floor, it is characterized by having an access and main corridor, which leads directly to the kitchen and living room. Rooms are located on the upper levels.
Sin duda, la arquitectura de la Colonia Tovar es uno de los aspectos que evidencia la conservación de las tradiciones culturales alemanas.
Undoubtedly, the architecture of Colonia Tovar is one of the aspects that evidences the preservation of German cultural traditions.
Sus principales fuentes de ingresos son la artesanía, la agricultura (duraznos, fresas, moras, higos, entre otros), la gastronomía y el turismo. Los productos del campos que se venden en la Colonia Tovar, además de frescos, son de muy alta calidad. Su sabor es insuperable.
Its main sources of income are handicrafts, agriculture (peaches, strawberries, blackberries, figs, among others), gastronomy and tourism. The products of the fields sold in Colonia Tovar, in addition to frescoes, are of very high quality. Its taste is second to none.
Thank you for an interesting post, or rather a mini tour. It was very interesting to read about your trip!Our world is very big and diverse, so it is difficult to visit all the corners of our planet. Thank you for sharing with us. The pictures are beautiful! I love travelling too. I wish you the best of luck!
Hey, @zelensky. Good morning from Venezuela. Thank you for commenting on this post. Yes, I agree with you, traveling is an enriching experience. In the case of Colonia Tovar it is sublime. Greetings and infinite blessings.
It's interesting to see the Bavarian influence in the architecture of Colonia Tovar. The mountain village looks charming. The half-timbered construction of Fachwerk matches the mountainous weather conditions well with the 16 deg. temperature. The terracotta roofs look beautiful and blend well with the landscape. Thank you for sharing fantastic locations in your country 😊
Hey, @discoveringarni. Good night from Venezuela. Thank you for commenting on this post. The truth is that it is a very nice and cozy place. I've gone with friends and my family and I like it more and more. It's a little distant from the town where I live but I love going for a walk. Since the confinement started, we haven't been able to get out. Greetings and blessings.
An escape to this stunning alpine village especially during the Oktoberfest is idyllic. In the development of the town, do they have architectural design regulations in place to preserve and protect the Bavarian-style? It's inspiring to see towns guarding the authenticity and physical features of each environment.
Hey, @aplusd. Good night from Venezuela. Thank you for your support and for commenting on this post. As for your question, the answer is positive. Yes, in Colonia Tovar there is an architectural style that is respected. Since the founding the people adopted the customs of their ancestors and made a replica of their culture in Venezuela. In Colonia Tovar the root of the ancient Germanic village, Los Bavaros, has been maintained. That style is what identifies that beautiful place, is to feel in Europe, in Germany, being in Venezuela. The constructions follow the established pattern: lattice, predominates wood, white or brown color, texture, characteristic design, almost all homes have the same distribution of spaces. They also maintain their gastronomy. They offer a variety of traditional dishes. They have their own brewery, called Tovar. In times of celebrations its typical costumes and dances brighten tourists. In short, Colonia Tovar is magical, dreamy, it is an unforgettable place. Greetings and infinite blessings.
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STOPme gustó mucho tu publicación, en Venezuela hay muchos emigrantes, Árabes, Alemanes, Chinos, Españoles, Italianos. Cuando inicio la segunda guerra mundial muchos europeos emigraron hacia Venezuela, nuestro país les abrió las puerta, y es por eso que muchos continúan en nuestro país, aun con una hiperinflación.
I really liked your publication, in Venezuela there are many emigrants, Arabs, Germans, Chinese, Spaniards, Italians. When the Second World War began, many Europeans emigrated to Venezuela, our country opened the door for them, and that is why many continue in our country, even with hyperinflation.
Hey, @Safiro. Good night. That's how you say it. You are right. Thank you very much for your comment. Greetings and infinite blessings.
Wow! I didn't know that Germany's influence has reached this part of the world! So, I guess you don't need to travel very far then to enjoy Oktoberfest, right?...haha. Colonia Tovar's distinctive architecture and its beautiful landscapes and sceneries are surreal - as if you're experiencing Europe in your own backyard! Perhaps we could have some ice-cold beer there someday, what do you think @marcosmilano71?
Jajajajaha Hello friend @storiesoferne. Good afternoon from Venezuela. Very good review, thank you. I'd love to take you for a walk in Colonia Tovar. The bad news is I don't drink alcoholic beverages hahaha, but I don't mind making an exception. I ask God that the situation Venezuela improves and we can return to democracy and end hyperinflation so that it can come. Here are beautiful places that tourists love. For now much quarantine, restrictions and crises, but I am sure that with God's help we will be the prosperous country we have gone again. Thank you for your review. Infinite blessings for you and your loved ones. A hug.
That's okay, we can always go for coffee or other refreshing non-alcoholic drinks. Cheers, @marcosmilano71, and many thanks for the toast! 😀
Stunning views with tasteful and charming architecture.
Everywhere looks so clean and well maintained. From first impressions, I'd think that the standard of living seems high, based on the natural beauty and upkeep of the areas. Lush, green, fresh fruit and vegetable - I can almost feel the fresh mountain air. Absolutely beautiful!
Always nice to see random pictures of different countries and this is even more interesting to see the German side of Venezuela :)
Hey, @millycf1976. Good night from Venezuela. Thank you for visiting this post and for your comment. Thank you. Yes, Colonia Tovar is a nice place, very clean, spotless. Kind, educated, hard-working people. Like I said, it's an unforgettable place. Greetings and infinite blessings.
@marcosmilano71 Greetings to you too, and have a good night 🤗