Pantheon
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7 minutes The Pantheon in the Latin Quarter of Paris is another monument that is synonymous with the city.Originally built as a church dedicated to St.Genevieve this ornate monument is now dedicated to the memory of the men and women who have influenced French history since the Revolution.Originally designed as a basilica the Pantheon became a tomb for great men and women of Paris to be buried.
The list includes Voltaire, Victor Hugo, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Emile Zola, Louis Braille, Marie Curie, Alexandre Dumas and the original architect Soufflot who actually died before its completion in 1791. You will most of their tombs in the cavernous crypt underneath the building.
Over the years the Pantheon changed back and forth to being utilised as a church but eventually assumed its lasting role as burial place for martyrs and inspirational French citizens. 
As soon as you enter the building you can't help but be in awe of what awaits you - it never ceases to amaze us as to the skills of the artisans who built these monuments
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Originally designed as a basilica the Pantheon became a tomb for great men and women of Paris to be buried. People buried here include Victor Hugo, Voltaire and Marie Curie.
Official website http://www.paris-pantheon.fr/ |