National Pantheon
Venezuela, Caracas

<p>The National Pantheon, located in Caracas, Venezuela, is a historical and cultural monument that plays an important role in preserving and displaying the country's rich history and culture. It is also known as the "Bolivar Pantheon" in honor of Simon Bolivar, a famous leader of Latin American liberation movements who played a key role in liberating Latin America from Spanish colonial rule.</p><br><p>Founded in the early 1870s, The Pantheon of Caracas was originally a church and was called the Iglesia Santa Maria. Later, in the early 19th century, it began to be used as a mortuary temple for important historical figures in Venezuela. Today, this building houses many mausoleums and tombs in which famous Venezuelan personalities such as Simon Bolivar, Francisco de Miranda, and other national heroes rest.</p><br><p>Architecturally, the Pantheon is an example of the neoclassical style and has majestic facade with columns and dome. Inside the temple, you can see numerous monuments and sculptures dedicated to historical events and figures who played important roles in the struggle for Venezuelan independence.</p><br><p>The National Pantheon of Caracas is an important symbol of national pride and patriotism for Venezuelans, as well as an important a tourist attraction that attracts historians, cultural experts and tourists interested in the rich history of this country.</p>

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Mausoleum of the Liberator Simon Bolivar
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Monument to the Prophets (Monumento a Los Próceres)
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