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Historical Sites in Panama
Home » Panama » Panama Overview and History » Historical Sites in PanamaThe Metropolitan Cathedral in Casco Viejo, is without a doubt the most meaningful structure, and best reflects the Spanish presence due to the buildings dimensions and age. The construction of this building lasted more than 108 years. In front of the cathedral is a large plaza that the community reunited on November 3, 1903 in order to declare its separation from Columbia. It was at that moment that the Republic of Panama was born, with much jubilation. Surrounding the plaza is the Municipal Palace that was occupied by the French when they began construction of the Panama Canal. This building is being completely remodeled to house a museum that will depict the construction, function, importance and future of the canal.
Other churches and parks or plazas exist, such as the park dedicated to Liberador Simon Bolivar, the Church of San Fransisco, National Theater, Hotel Colonial and Bolivar College, which illustrate details to those visiting the historic area.
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