by Simon | Jan 30, 2021 | History
In central Asuncion sits a small nondescript building. This is the most important nondescript building in the country. The building in Independence House where the independence of Paraguay was plotted and from where the patriots headed to confront the then governor of...
by Simon | Nov 16, 2020 | History
The Chaco War took place in the Northern Chaco Boreal in South America. The war was fought between Paraguay and Bolivia. It was the largest inter state war in the Americas in the 20th century. The exact cause of the war has always been unclear. However the border...
by Simon | Oct 8, 2020 | History
Long before I had ever thought of travelling to Paraguay I was fascinated by an unusual grave stone in Dunstable cemetery. It just seemed so out of place in an English country graveyard. I always wondered what the story behind it was. The memorial is that of Eliza...
by Simon | Oct 5, 2020 | History
The Estacion Central del Ferrocarril is the old central train station. It is located at the heart of the historic center of Asuncion. Since the ending of regular train services in Paraguay it has housed the National Rail Museum. The station itself is a fine Victorian...
by Simon | Sep 15, 2020 | History
Paraguay was one of the very first nations in the Americas to begin building a rail network. Plans for a rail network were first drawn up in 1856. The first few kilometres of track was then subsequently opened in late 1861. After this the track was slowly extended...
by Simon | Sep 12, 2020 | History
The Cabildo or Town Council Building is located at the heart of the historic center of Asuncion. The building occupies one side of the Plaza da la Independencia. Other building also located on the Plaza de la Independencia are the Cathedral and Parliament. The Cabildo...
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