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The National Pantheon of Heroes and Oratory of the Virgin Our Lady Saint Mary of the Asuncion, Asuncion

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The National Pantheon of Heroes and Oratory of the Virgin Our Lady Saint Mary of the Asuncion keeps the memories of the country's involvement in many wars alive with a memorial to fallen soldiers. Construction of the landmark started in 1864 under leadership of Francisco Solano Lopez, who ironically led the country into a disastrous war shortly thereafter. Lopez’s body is held in the memorial along with his fellow soldiers and two unknown Paraguay soldiers; it was finally completed in 1936. Notice the plaques laid by former foes, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Uruguay, which show that old disputes are forgiven. Take a moment to absorb the history and feel the somber mood of the memorial. Add The National Pantheon of Heroes and Oratory of the Virgin Our Lady Saint Mary of the Asuncion and other attractions to your Asuncion trip itinerary using our Asuncion journey planning app .

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• By antiiglesia

  Para quienes respetamos y honramos a los hombres que escriben la historia es un lugar de visita obligada. La iluminación nocturna es muy bella. Entrada gratuita.  more »

  For those of us who respect and honor the men who write history, it is a must-see. The night lighting is very beautiful. Free entry.
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• By William S

  Nesse local histórico, bem como em outros locais visitados em Assunção, chama a atenção do turista brasileiro que recebeu informações acadêmicas sobre a Guerra do Paraguai, o tratamento que os paragua...  more »

  In this historical location, as well as in other places visited in Asunción, draws the attention of the Brazilian tourist who received academic information about the Paraguayan war, the treatment that Paraguayan dispense to Solano Lopes, who is treated as national hero For defending the country against invading countries in the "War of the Triple Alliance". At the outset our books on the "War of Paraguay" document that the dictator Solano Lopes caused the "War of Paraguay" by invading Brazil through the current state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
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• By Elder

  It's nice and beautiful. Nothing special

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• By luzanda penton

  Nice historical site. Takes a few minutes to walk around it and it is free. I wish there were plaques with more information about it.

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