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Simón Bolívar’s Tomb

Title of the Document
Simón Bolívar’s Tomb
One Line Summary
The tomb in which the body of Simón Bolívar is.
Location
National Pantheon of Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
Transcription
After being moved a couple of times, the Body of Bolívar now rests in the National Pantheon of Venezuela. The central nave is dedicated to Bolívar, featuring a bronze sarcophagus at the former altar’s location. The vault is adorned with 1930s paintings depicting scenes from Bolívar’s life, and a large crystal chandelier, installed in 1883, hangs overhead, and with a few statues, one of which is of himself. It also has the flags of the countries he helped to liberate.
Related
Simón Bolivar (1783-1830)
Provenance
“Simón Bolívar’s Tomb”, National Pantheon of Venezuela, Avenida Oeste 13, Caracas 1010, Venezuela