Napoleon's Tomb

Napoleon's Tomb is located in the dome of the Invalides (Paris). Red porphyry imported from Russia created the coffin. Napoleon died on May 5, 1821 with 51 years and always expressed his desire to be entombed underneath the banks of the Seine, but was buried in St Helena. In 1840 his remains were transported and laid to rest here. Since then, its historical importance has made it one of the most visited monuments in Paris.