In the Latin America Caracas is the city that initiated a struggle in the twenty first century that again shook the global politics after the Cold War. The capital of the Latin American country Venezuela is the city of Caracas that led a socialist revolution to turn the world into red once again. This city is very significant from its date of discovery the favorable relief and the climate also made it a point of colonization. The city is beautiful collage of historical sites and modern culture that is well blended with the spectacular natural beauty that is residing in this glorious city situated on a high rise plateau along the gorgeous waters of the Caribbean. The city is buzzing with vibrant nightlife and enthusiastic crowds who will greet you with all the love and warmth to bring more harmony to your trip. So plan a trip and book a cheap flight to Caracas the beautiful city in Venezuela and get a different experience of South America that this city has got to offer you.
Caracas is home to the great revolutionary Simon Bolivar who turned the pages of history of colonial rule in the Latin America and getting independence from the foreign intruders. This political hero of the entire Latin Hispanic history is highly respected and deemed in this proud city of Caracas. The National Pantheon of Venezuela has dedicated the entire central nave to Simon Bolivar and the altar also has his sarcophagus made out of bronze. National Pantheon of Venezuela is a dynamic building in the northern edge of the old town of Caracas. This building was originally a church but is now used as a famous burial place. It is in this very building you will find the remains of the legendary leader and revolutionary Simon Bolivar.
The pantheon also has paintings from the1930s depicting scenes from Bolivar’s life that are exhibited on the vaults of the pantheon. There is also a huge crystal chandelier that was installed on the centennial of Bolivar’s birth. Inside the pantheon there are tombs and monuments dedicated to the famous and important persons of Venezuelan history including Jose Maria Vargas, Jose Antonio Paez, Jose Gregorio Monagas and Rafael Urdaneta. Other than the monuments of the Venezuelan liberators there remains of the illustrious Venezuelans buried under the ground and labeled by tablets showing the names and achievements to the country.
The famous Cathedral and graveyard that this pantheon is known to be has gone through many renovations since the last century. The building of this Pantheon is a classical neo colonial and neo baroque style architecture with a magnificent grand porch making its entrance. There are beautiful arches and chambers inside the building that are covered with paintings of allegorical and historical subjects. The classical beauty of the pantheon and its historical significance has made this pantheon a remarkable landmark in the city that is worth the visit.
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