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Located on the second floor of the Municipal Palace building, the Museum of History presents documents, artifacts, paintings, sculptures and pieces from throughout Panama's history. You are certain to leave with a better understanding of Panama and it's history.
History Musuem
Of Panama
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Iglesia de
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IGLESIA SANTO DOMINGO AND THE FLAT ARCH
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the 17th century, the church and convent of Santo Domingo were never rebuilt after a fire that destroyed them in 1756. The only thing that did survive – for centuries – was the Flat Arch (Arco Chato) sitting at the entrance.
The Arch stood as a testament to the fact that Panama was spared from major seismic activity.
riginally constructed in
Tthe center is an obelisk topped by a rooster, a symbol of the French nation.All around are busts of Panamanian engineer Pero J. Sosa and French citizens (most of them were from France and French islands such as Guadeloupe or Martinique) who were prominent in the construction of the Canal. This impressive monument honors those 22,000 workers and engineers who died (due to Yellow Fever & Malaria) trying to build the canal.
Plaza de la Independencia/ Plaza de la Catedral & The Cathedral Metropolitana
The construction of this building lasted over 100 years
It is an important landmark of Casco Antiguo.Ithasbeenused as a bullring.By 1890 it was transformed into a park with elements of the French influence. and The palace was the former town hall, but was demolished in 1910.
famous for the distinctive baroque Altar de Oro (The Golden Altar), which was saved from Panama Viejo and transported into the "new" city.The only thing of value salvaged after Henry Morgan sacked Panama Viejo
National Theatre
The Fish Market
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