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...
by Simon | Sep 4, 2020 | History
Government Palace or Palacio de Gobierno is located in the historic center of Asuncion. It remains a functioning government building being both the seat of government and the official office of the president. It is a large graceful Neo Classical building built in the...
by Simon | Aug 30, 2020 | History
The Cathedral of Asuncion is located in the historic center of Asuncion. It has given its name to the district of La Catedral in which it sits. The full official title of the cathedral is the Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. Catedral Metropolitana...
by Simon | Aug 3, 2020 | History
Standing in the center of the historic old town of Asuncion is the Panteon de los Heroes. It is one of the principle sights of Asuncion and so belongs on all visitors list of places to visit. The Panteon de los Heroes is located on Calle Palma Asucions principal...
by Simon | Jul 29, 2020 | History
The ruins of the Jesuit settlements of Trinidad and Jesus are Paraguays World Heritage Site. Deservedly so and belong very high on every tourists agenda. There were eight Jesuits settlements in Paraguay. Of these the best preserved and easiest reached are the Missions...
by Simon | Jul 7, 2020 | History
Asuncion is a city full of green spaces. One of the largest of which is the Botanical Gardens. These sit on the northern edge of the city and are connected to the center of Asuncion by the Avenida Artigas. This runs from the gates of the Botanical Gardens directly...
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