Cabildo of Asunción (Centro Cultural de la República)
Cabildo / Centro Cultural de la República
A pink colonial-style former legislative building that is now a free cultural center, showcasing Paraguayan history, Guaraní culture and art.
The Cabildo was built between 1844 and 1857 as the colonial town hall. It later served for many years as the seat of Paraguay's National Congress. After Congress moved into the new building next door in 2003, it was converted into the Centro Cultural de la República. Its pink façade and arcaded galleries make for lovely photos. Inside, exhibition rooms cover Paraguayan history, religious art, Indigenous cultures, music and instruments, and film, and temporary exhibitions are also held. Admission is free. It faces Plaza de la Independencia and is a few minutes' walk from the cathedral and the Palacio de los López.
Opening hours
Tue–Fri about 09:00–19:00, weekends 10:00–17:00; closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Teatro Municipal Ignacio A. Pane
- Asunción Metropolitan Cathedral
- Casa de la Independencia
- National Pantheon of the Heroes
- Manzana de la Rivera
- Palacio de los López
- Costanera de Asunción
- Museo de las Memorias