Casa de la Independencia Museum
Asunción
The Casa de la Independencia Museum, located in Asunción, Paraguay, is a historic house museum that played a pivotal role in the country's fight for independence from Spanish colonial rule. Built in 1772 by Antonio Martínez Sáenz, the colonial-style adobe house was the secret meeting place where Paraguayan patriots planned the emancipation movement. On the night of May 14, 1811, a group of revolutionaries led by Pedro Juan Caballero departed from this house to confront the Spanish governor and declare Paraguay's independence. Today, the museum preserves original documents, furniture, and personal objects of independence heroes, offering visitors a glimpse into the nation's foundational moments. The house features rooms such as the office with important signed documents, the dining room displaying colonial-era furniture and a sword belonging to Fulgencio Yegros, the living room with French furniture and portraits of key patriots, and the bedroom housing personal belongings of Fernando de la Mora. The oratory contains religious carvings and portraits, while the yard showcases a mural, the first national coat of arms, and a sundial from a Jesuit mission. This museum stands as a national monument symbolizing Paraguay's courageous struggle for freedom and is a must-visit for those interested in the country's history and culture.
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Astuce: Visit the museum in the morning to avoid crowds and fully enjoy the exhibits. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended, especially during national holidays. The museum offers discounts for students and seniors. Guided tours are available and provide valuable historical context. Check the official website or contact the museum by phone for updated opening hours and special events.
Faits intéressants
- •The museum is located at the corner of Presidente Franco and 14 de Mayo streets, a historically significant site in Asunción.
- •The house's walls are made of adobe with a thatched roof and bamboo and palm wood framework, typical of colonial Paraguayan architecture.
- •A mural in the yard displays the 1811 note asserting Paraguay's independence to the Primera Junta in Buenos Aires.
- •The sundial in the yard originates from the Jesuit mission of Santa Rosa.
- •The museum houses a sword that belonged to Fulgencio Yegros, one of Paraguay's independence leaders.
Histoire
The Casa de la Independencia was built in 1772 by Spanish settler Antonio Martínez Sáenz and his Paraguayan wife Petrona Caballero de Bazán.
It became a hub for independence conspirators due to its strategic location and the patriotic family residing there.
On the night of May 14, 1811, revolutionaries used the house as the launching point to force a power-sharing agreement with the Spanish governor, marking the beginning of Paraguay's independence.
Over the centuries, the house has been preserved and transformed into a museum inaugurated in 1965, dedicated to commemorating Paraguay's emancipation from Spanish rule.
Guide du lieu
Office Room
This room contains important documents signed by Paraguayan independence patriots, including a bureau that belonged to Fernando de la Mora and a painting by Jaime Bestard depicting the intimidation of Governor Velazco.
Dining Room
Displays colonial-era furniture and objects, including a sword owned by Fulgencio Yegros and a portrait of José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, a significant figure in Paraguayan history.
Living Room1830
Features a suite of French furniture from 1830 under a crystal chandelier, portraits of Pedro Juan Caballero and Fulgencio Yegros, and religious carvings from Jesuit and Franciscan workshops.
Bedroom
Contains a bed and portrait of Fernando de la Mora, an embroidered shirt he wore, a chest used by Juan Bautista Rivarola, a unique toilet, a prie-dieu, and a polychrome niche, evoking the colonial era ambiance.
Oratory
Houses Jesuit and Franciscan religious carvings and objects, along with a portrait of priest Francisco Xavier Bogarín, reflecting the spiritual heritage of the independence era.
Yard
Features a mural painted by José Laterza Parodi, the text of the 1811 independence note to Buenos Aires, the first national coat of arms, a Jesuit sundial from Santa Rosa, and a tumulus with the remains of patriot Juan Bautista Rivarola Matto.
Contact
Téléphone: (021) 493 918