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National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic

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National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic

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National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic

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    July 20, 2021

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    The National Pantheon was built from 1714-1746 by the Spaniard Geronimo Quezada y Garçon and was originally a Jesuit church. The building was built in the style of neoclassicism and renaissance. Today the structure stands as the national symbol of the Dominican Republic and serves as the final resting place for the most honored citizens of the republic.
    Source: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Pantheon_of_the_Dominican_Republic
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    March 9, 2025

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    Very beautiful building complex with wonderful photo opportunities.
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    December 26, 2025

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    The National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic is a historically significant building in the Zona Colonial of Santo Domingo, located on Las Damas (The Ladies) Street.

    History and Origin

    The building was constructed between 1714 and 1746 by the Spaniard Jerónimo Quezada y Garcón.

    It originally served as a church for the Jesuit order.

    It was one of the last buildings erected by the Spanish on Dominican soil.

    Transformation into a National Memorial

    In 1958, the then-dictator Rafael Trujillo transformed the building into the National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic.
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