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Casa de la Independencia

14 de Mayo y Pte Manuel Franco, Asuncion, Paraguay
021-493-918
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Ranked #5 of 22 attractions in Asuncion
Type: Historic Sites
Description: This is the site of the 1811 declaration of independence from Spain.
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Bal Harbour, Florida
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Restoration needed. Many of the artifacts need to be preserved in temperature controlled environment. The official guide was very knowledgeable and professional. Enjoyed my visit and came away better educated.

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Panama City, Panama
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Tiny house, with a few historic scenes and furniture around. Can walk through in 10 minutes. Entrance free.

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Asunción, Central, Paraguay
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

Just as the title suggests it is interesting place to visit but for tourists information in a different language would be great. Maybe having brochures for people who are no fluent in spanish.

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South America
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23 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

This was a very nice little stop where you can learn about Paraguay's history in the spot where it happened. The curator even speaks great English if you would rather hear the information in English. I totally recommend it if you are looking for a way to fill an after noon. It will take you about 30-45 minutes or so... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

It was really interesting to know about Paraguay's independance history... The exhibition shows also how were the house in the period of the independance. Free entrance, near from downtown. The only thing that will be bad for people who don't understand Spanish, is that they only have explanations in their language.

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Ottawa, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2012

It was interesting to see how the houses looked like back then, but other than history, it hasn't really much value to see this place.

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San Francisco, California
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35 reviews 35 reviews
7 attraction reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

Must see to appreciate Paraguayan history. Good to always know the culture and history of every country you visit

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Vancouver, Canada
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77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2012

This little museum is the house where meetings were held planning the push for independence. We couldn't get the whole story because very little information was available in english and our limited spanish only took us so far, Intriguing alley out back played an important role -- now covered in plaques commemorating the heros of the independence movements. Surprising number... More

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San Estanislao, San Pedro, Paraguay
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

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

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Santiago
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21 attraction reviews
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 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.

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