La cabeza de Franco, National mausoleum in Caracas, Venezuela.
The Panteón Nacional building displays neoclassical architecture with a central dome, large crystal chandelier, and intricate murals depicting historical events.
Originally constructed as the Santísima Trinidad church in 1744, the structure transformed into the National Pantheon in 1874 to honor Venezuelan independence heroes.
The central nave houses Simon Bolivar's bronze sarcophagus, while the side aisles contain tombs and cenotaphs of over 200 national figures.
The mausoleum opens daily for visitors, offering guided tours that explain the significance of each burial site and monument within the building.
The basement chapel contains religious artifacts, including a reproduction of the Holy Shroud of Turin alongside military heroes' crypts.
Location: Caracas
Inception: March 27, 1874
Official opening: October 28, 1875
GPS coordinates: 10.51290,-66.91260
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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