Touring the buildings of Asuncion’s Historic Center

Touring the buildings of Asuncion’s Historic Center

by | Nov 24, 2021 | Towns

Being the capital city Asuncion is the first port of call for most visitors to Paraguay. As such it is the ideal place to begin any journey around the country. Asuncion contains within it sufficient history to give a general oversight of the land. For many year what...
Replacing the posts that bring electricity to my house

Replacing the posts that bring electricity to my house

by | Jun 5, 2021 | Biography

The replacing of the posts that bring electricity up from the street to my house was a job that had needed doing for a while. My house is 100 metres from the street and needs a row of posts to carry the cables. The electric company is responsible for everything street...
In central Asuncion bright murals have been painted

In central Asuncion bright murals have been painted

by | Nov 7, 2020 | Towns

Across central Asuncion colourful murals have been painted. They are large artworks covering the sides of buildings and roadside walls. Throughout central Asuncion there are many fine colonial buildings. Unfortunately many of them have seen better days. Often they cry...
The Cabildo and the Cultural Museum

The Cabildo and the Cultural Museum

by | 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...
Government Palace or Palacio de Gobierno, Asuncion

Government Palace or Palacio de Gobierno, Asuncion

by | 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...