Palacio de los López
The Presidential Palace of Paraguay, a 19th-century neoclassical white palace facing the river. Lit up at night, it is Asunción’s most iconic sight.
The López Palace was commissioned in 1857 by Francisco Solano López, son of Carlos Antonio López, Paraguay’s second president. Italian and British architects took part in its design. Its white neoclassical façade, with a central tower, faces the Paraguay River. The palace was occupied for a time during the War of the Triple Alliance, and today it serves as the office of the president and government. It is not open to the public on ordinary days, though occasional open days are held. Visitors can take photos from the square in front of the palace and from the riverside boulevard. It is most beautiful at night, when it is illuminated, and on weekends there are sometimes projection light shows. Guards are posted around the palace, so do not approach the security barrier when taking photos.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior open on select days only
Nearby sights
- Manzana de la Rivera
- Costanera de Asunción
- Casa de la Independencia
- Teatro Municipal Ignacio A. Pane
- Cabildo of Asunción (Centro Cultural de la República)
- National Pantheon of the Heroes
- Asunción Metropolitan Cathedral
- Loma San Jerónimo