Casa Real de Iloilo
The Casa Real de Iloilo (Royal House of Iloilo), also known as the Old Iloilo Provincial Capitol, was the seat of the provincial government of Iloilo in the Philippines since the Spanish colonial period until 2006. It also served as the residence of the alcalde-mayor, presidente municipal, or governor, who held the highest authority as the Spanish official in Iloilo during the period.
| Casa Real de Iloilo | |
|---|---|
Façade of Casa Real de Iloilo, October 2022 | |
Location in the Philippines | |
| Alternative names | Old Iloilo Provincial Capitol |
| General information | |
| Status | Fully restored |
| Town or city | Iloilo City |
| Country | Philippines |
| Coordinates | 10.7019°N 122.5691°E |
| Completed | 1869 |
| Renovated | 2015 |
Constructed in 1869, it is considered the first provincial capitol building in the Philippines. It is located at the junction of General Luna Street and Muelle Loney Street in Iloilo City, standing next to the new Iloilo Provincial Capitol. The National Historical Institute (NHI) formally recognized the Old Capitol as a historical landmark through a marker installed on its walls on April 11, 2010.
In 2022, the National Museum of the Philippines declared Casa Real de Iloilo, together with the Arroyo Fountain, an Important Cultural Property (ICP).