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Casa de la Independencia

14 de Mayo y Pte Manuel Franco, Asuncion, Paraguay
021-493-918
Ranked #1 of 19 attractions in Asuncion
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: This is the site of the 1811 declaration of independence from Spain.
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San Estanislao, San Pedro, Paraguay
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Again, another just "OK" museum. The outside of the building is a bit more impressive. More

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Santiago
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

This historial site is open to the public very early in the morning as everything in Asunción. The house is very nice. You get to read about the independence of Paraguay and see the rooms where some of the most important people of that time lived. More

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Asuncion, Paraguay
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012
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It has been improved, but remains some details to focus to been a well mounted historical place More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
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So full of atmosphere. The architecture is also 19th C More

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Miami, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011
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It's nice to walk around, you should just ask the people working there casually and they know lots of interesting facts and stories. That was not expected! Be prepared to speak spanish tough! More

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Curitiba, Brazil
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
146 helpful votes 146 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2011
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Built in 1772, this building housed the secret meetings that led to the independence of Paraguay in may 1811. Thoroughly restored and very well kept, the house is located right in Asuncion downtown. Free admittance. More

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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2010
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The Casa de la Independencia is a small but interesting little house in the centre of Asuncion. It is definately worth a visit if one is in Asuncion. The house is small and it will not take too long to explore. Also there is no information for those who speak English or any other language bar Spanish. Luckily we met... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2010
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A charming Museum commemorating Paraguay's Independence from Spain in 1811. The house ws the residence of the Martinez Saenz family and was used by the liberators as a meeting point to plan the revolution. The rooms are furnished with period pieces and the courtyard is beatiful in Spring. More

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Vina del Mar, Chile
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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Ciudad Del Este, Paraguay
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94 reviews 94 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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