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Panama City UNESCO world heritage sites

Palace of the Herons on Av. Eloy Alfaro
The building has served as the main office and official residence for all Panamanian presidents though some of them, such as Juan Carlos Varela (the current president), Ricardo Martinelli, Martín Torrijos, Mireya Moscoso, Ernesto Perez Balladares, have chosen to keep their residences elsewhere in the city and commute to the palace.
Salon Bolívar on Calle 3 B Sur
The totally restored Salón Bolívar was the site of the famous 1826 Amphictyonic congress organized by Bolívar to discuss the unification of Colombia, Mexico, and Central America
San Francisco de Asis Church on Calle 3a Este
It stands on the eastern side of Plaza Simón Bolívar, a small but scenic and historically interesting square on the northeast corner of Casco Viejo.
National Theatre on Avenida 8
The National Theatre is part of a cross-shaped building. Ceiling frescos were done by famed Panamanian Robert Lewis. The other part is occupied by National Palace. The theater was designed by Italian architect Genaro Ruggieri, with a style of Italian operetta theater, and opened on October 1, 1908.
San Felipe de Neri Church on Avenida 8
Catholic church with neoclassical architecture, ornate mosaics & detailed religious statues.
Gongora House at Av Central y Calle 4a Este
Gongora House is one of the oldest and the only genuine colonial house in Panama City.
Panama Canal Museum at Plaza de la Independencia y Calle 5a Este
The current building dates from 1874 and served originally as the headquarters of both the French and U.S. companies engaged in the construction of the canal.
Municipal Palace on Calle 7a Oeste
The museum's collections cover the colonial period (1501-1821), the departmental period (1821-1903) and the republican period (from 1903).
San Jose Church at avenida A & calle 8
This Casco Viejo church protects the famous Altar de Oro (Golden Altar), the sole relic salvaged after privateer Henry Morgan sacked Panamá Viejo.
La Merced Church at Avenida Central y Calle 9a Este
Its weathered stone facade is made of stones recovered from the abandoned original old city of Panama, Panama Viejo, and is flanked by two gleaming white stucco bell towers, with bells chiming every 15 minutes.