Panteon Nacional (El), Caracas or the Pantheon is located at the northern edge of the old town. Literally meaning ‘Temple of all the Gods’, you must visit the Panteon Nacional (El) which is the resting place of few of the illustrious Venezuelans. Touring the Panteon Nacional (El), Caracas is made easier due to its close proximity with the railway station at Capitolio.
Among the most famous personalities who are buried at the Panteon Nacional (El) in Caracas is Simon Bolivar, Captaincy General of Venezuela. The central nave of the Panteon Nacional (El) is dedicated to this great general that also houses his bronze sarcophagus. The aisles of the Pantheon surround the altar feature the resting place of the other Venezuelan luminaries.
Apart from the tombs and the encryptions, the Panteon Nacional (El) is covered with paintings depicting the life of the nation’s hero, Simon Bolivar. You will certainly get to know more about this Venezuelan celebrity while touring the wonderful Panteon Nacional (El), often considered as one of the major historic tourist attractions in Caracas.
One thing within the Panteon Nacional (El) in Caracas that grabs the attention of the tourists is the crystal chandelier which was installed in 1883 commemorating the centennial birth anniversary of Bolivar. While at the Panteon Nacional, make sure that you catch the ceremonial changing of the guard at the tomb of Bolivar.
Other aspects of the Panteon Nacional (El) in Caracas which will impress the tourists is the statues of Francisco de Miranda and Antonio Jose de Sucre which adorn the side walls. Some of the other monuments which one can view while touring the Panteon Nacional (El), Caracas are of Jose Gregorio Monagas, Andres Bello, Jose Antonio Paez, Rafael Urdaneta and Jose Maria Vargas. If you want to know more about the statues then one can read the tablets placed under the statues.
The Panteon Nacional (El), Caracas is open for public viewing every day of the year. For the convenience of the tourists, the timings are provided below:
Monday to Friday: 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
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