Monument · Asunción, Paraguay
National Pantheon of the Heroes
The National Pantheon of the Heroes, whose full name is National Pantheon of Heroes and Oratory of the Virgin of the Assumption, is a building and landmark of Asunción, Paraguay, and a national monument of Paraguay. Built 1863–1936.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Asunción, Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Type | Monument |
| Built | 1863–1936 |
| Architect | Alejandro Ravizza |
| Coordinates | 25.2822° S, 57.6352° W |
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What National Pantheon of the Heroes is known for
The National Pantheon of the Heroes, whose full name is National Pantheon of Heroes and Oratory of the Virgin of the Assumption, is a building and landmark of Asunción, Paraguay, and a national monument of Paraguay.
About National Pantheon of the Heroes
The National Pantheon of the Heroes, whose full name is National Pantheon of Heroes and Oratory of the Virgin of the Assumption, is a building and landmark of Asunción, Paraguay, and a national monument of Paraguay. In October 1863, the then president Francisco Solano López ordered the construction of a chapel to the Assumption of Mary, which was designed by Italian architect Alejandro Ravizza, in collaboration with the builder Giacomo Colombino. Following the War of the Triple Alliance, the building remained unfinished, surrounded by scaffolding for over 70 years. Only after the Chaco War in 1936 was it completed and inaugurated on October 12 of that year, by presidential decree as the National Pantheon of Heroes.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Asunción |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) |
| Distance from the airport | 8.1 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) · Asunción, Paraguay · 7.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is National Pantheon of the Heroes?
The National Pantheon of the Heroes, whose full name is National Pantheon of Heroes and Oratory of the Virgin of the Assumption, is a building and landmark of Asunción, Paraguay, and a national monument of Paraguay.
Where is National Pantheon of the Heroes located?
National Pantheon of the Heroes is in Asunción, Paraguay. Its coordinates are 25.2822° S, 57.6352° W.
How do I get to National Pantheon of the Heroes?
The nearest town is Asunción, and the nearest airport is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), about 8.1 miles away (straight line).
When was National Pantheon of the Heroes built?
National Pantheon of the Heroes was built 1863–1936.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Pantheon_of_the_Heroes — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3500546 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.