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The '''Panthéon National d' | [[File:NationalPantheonOportia1730OPO.png|200px|thumb|right|The entrance of the National Pantheon in [[Vanie]], [[Oportia]]; {{AN|1730}}.]] | ||
The '''Panthéon National d'Oportie''' is a historic monument and mausoleum located in the heart of [[Vanie]], the capital city of [[Oportia]]. Situated at the eastern end of the [[Avenue de l'Indépendance d'Oportie]], the Panthéon was originally constructed as a small [[Alexandrian Nazarene]] church dedicated to Saint Genevieve in {{AN|1718}}. However, in {{AN|1721}}, during the height of the [[1721 Oportian protests]], the building was secularized and transformed into a mausoleum for the nation's most illustrious figures. The Panthéon's neoclassical architecture, designed by renowned architect [[Jacques-Germain Soufflot]], features a grand portico with tall, elegant columns and a majestic dome that rises 83 meters above the ground. | |||
The interior of the Panthéon is adorned with intricate mosaics, sculptures, and frescoes depicting scenes from Oportian and Alexandrian history and mythology. The crypt houses the remains of numerous celebrated Oportians, including writers, scientists, and political leaders. The Panthéon also serves as a place of remembrance for the unknown soldiers of [[Oportia]], with an eternal flame burning in their honor. Visitors can explore the monument's vast halls and pay their respects to the nation's heroes. | The interior of the Panthéon is adorned with intricate mosaics, sculptures, and frescoes depicting scenes from Oportian and Alexandrian history and mythology. The crypt houses the remains of numerous celebrated Oportians, including writers, scientists, and political leaders. The Panthéon also serves as a place of remembrance for the unknown soldiers of [[Oportia]], with an eternal flame burning in their honor. Visitors can explore the monument's vast halls and pay their respects to the nation's heroes. | ||
==Burials== | ==Burials== | ||
Illustrious Oportians | Illustrious Oportians currently buried in the Panthéon National d'Oportie are: | ||
# [[Jean Nouel]] ({{AN|1665}}-{{AN|1712}}) - The first [[Federal Representative of Oportia]], who played a crucial role in the nation's early development. He died in office in {{AN|1712}}. | # [[Jean Nouel]] ({{AN|1665}}-{{AN|1712}}) - The first [[Federal Representative of Oportia]], who played a crucial role in the nation's early development. He died in office in {{AN|1712}}. | ||
# [[Isabelle Dubois]] ({{AN|1630}}-{{AN|1707}}) - A prominent lawyer who became a pivotal figure in the formation of Oportia, known for her fierce advocacy for women's rights and social equality. | # [[Isabelle Dubois]] ({{AN|1630}}-{{AN|1707}}) - A prominent lawyer who became a pivotal figure in the formation of Oportia, known for her fierce advocacy for women's rights and social equality. | ||
# [[Sébastien Levesque]] ({{AN|1659}}-{{AN|1720}}) - A renowned Oportian philosopher, whose works on political theory and individual liberty greatly influenced the nation's founding principles. | # [[Sébastien Levesque]] ({{AN|1659}}-{{AN|1720}}) - A renowned Oportian philosopher, whose works on political theory and individual liberty greatly influenced the nation's founding principles. | ||
These individuals have made significant contributions to | These individuals have made significant contributions to [[Oportia]], playing pivotal roles in shaping the nation's identity and development. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Vanie]] | *[[Vanie]] | ||
*[[Avenue de l'Indépendance d' | *[[Avenue de l'Indépendance d'Oportie]] | ||
[[Category:Culture of Oportia]] | [[Category:Culture of Oportia]] | ||
[[Category:Vanie]] | [[Category:Vanie]] | ||
[[Category:Buildings]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:54, 28 March 2024

The Panthéon National d'Oportie is a historic monument and mausoleum located in the heart of Vanie, the capital city of Oportia. Situated at the eastern end of the Avenue de l'Indépendance d'Oportie, the Panthéon was originally constructed as a small Alexandrian Nazarene church dedicated to Saint Genevieve in 1718 AN. However, in 1721 AN, during the height of the 1721 Oportian protests, the building was secularized and transformed into a mausoleum for the nation's most illustrious figures. The Panthéon's neoclassical architecture, designed by renowned architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot, features a grand portico with tall, elegant columns and a majestic dome that rises 83 meters above the ground.
The interior of the Panthéon is adorned with intricate mosaics, sculptures, and frescoes depicting scenes from Oportian and Alexandrian history and mythology. The crypt houses the remains of numerous celebrated Oportians, including writers, scientists, and political leaders. The Panthéon also serves as a place of remembrance for the unknown soldiers of Oportia, with an eternal flame burning in their honor. Visitors can explore the monument's vast halls and pay their respects to the nation's heroes.
Burials
Illustrious Oportians currently buried in the Panthéon National d'Oportie are:
- Jean Nouel (1665 AN-1712 AN) - The first Federal Representative of Oportia, who played a crucial role in the nation's early development. He died in office in 1712 AN.
- Isabelle Dubois (1630 AN-1707 AN) - A prominent lawyer who became a pivotal figure in the formation of Oportia, known for her fierce advocacy for women's rights and social equality.
- Sébastien Levesque (1659 AN-1720 AN) - A renowned Oportian philosopher, whose works on political theory and individual liberty greatly influenced the nation's founding principles.
These individuals have made significant contributions to Oportia, playing pivotal roles in shaping the nation's identity and development.