Casa de la Independencia Museum
The Casa de la Independencia Museum is a history museum and historic house located in Asunción, Paraguay.
Casa de la Independencia museum building | |
Established | 14 May 1965 |
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Location | Asunción, Paraguay |
Coordinates | 25.2806°S 57.6362°W |
Type | History museum |
The museum was inaugurated on May 14, 1965, and showcases pieces of history that date back to the independence of the country. During the evening of May 14, 1811, a group of Paraguayans emerged from this house to declare the independence of Paraguay. It is a national monument that has great historical significance. Behind its walls the emancipation from the Spanish colonial rule was planned in a silent and brave manner. Located on the corner of the streets Presidente Franco and 14 de Mayo, it has a marked colonial style.
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