Nelly Garden
Mansion de Lopez
A white Beaux-Arts style mansion completed in 1928, often called the 'Queen of Iloilo's Heritage Houses', still a private residence of the Lopez family.
Nelly Garden was built by sugar magnate Vicente Lopez and named after his eldest daughter, Nelly. The main house has arcades, colonnades and a large garden, and its interior features a crystal chandelier and wood carvings. As it remains a private home, visitors can usually only admire the exterior from outside the gate. Occasionally it opens for visits through local tour groups or events, which must be booked. It is located in Jaro district and can be combined with Jaro Cathedral and Casa Mariquit for a half-day heritage tour.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior by reservation
Nearby sights
- Jaro Cathedral & Jaro Belfry
- Casa Mariquit
- La Paz Public Market (La Paz Batchoy)
- Museo Iloilo
- Iloilo River Esplanade
- Calle Real Heritage District
- Molo Church
- Plaza Libertad