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The Cultural Center of the Republic in Asunción, Paraguay operates in the building of the Town Council (), and has as main purpose the strengthening of conscience in all the matters that have to do with national history, and gives the building where it resides the value of a monument.
Paraguay's cultural heritage can be traced to the extensive intermarriage between the original male Spanish settlers and indigenous Guaraní women. Their culture is highly influenced by various European countries, including Spain. Therefore, Paraguayan culture is a fusion of two cultures and traditions; one European, the other, Southern Guaraní.
It is the home of the national government, principal port, and the chief industrial, political, economic and cultural center of Paraguay. Asunción ranks as one of the cheapest cities in the world for foreign visitors, and the third-safest capital in Latin America, behind Buenos Aires and Santiago, according to InSight Crime. [14] [15]
It was launched in August 2017, in the midst of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the newspaper ABC Color. To this day, it is one of the most watched news channels in Paraguayan cable and satellite due to the quality of the news, reports and investigations that are carried out, and it has reporters and journalists for its newspaper, radio and TV all across the country.
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.
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — The government of Paraguay on Thursday effectively ordered the U.S. ambassador to leave the South American nation, escalating tensions between the allies in the wake ...
During the 17th century, Paraguay was the center of Jesuit missions, where the native Guaraní people were converted to Christianity and introduced to European culture. After the expulsion of the Jesuits from Spanish territories in 1767, Paraguay increasingly became a peripheral colony.
Asuncion's Historic Centre Model A three-dimensional representation of the city, the historical buildings are in Light brown. The rest of the buildings are in a neutral color. Pictures of the book Paraguay's Republic. Pictures: Payaguá Chief, House of Government, Asuncion's Market, Cathedral Church, Encarnación Church, Brigadier Gral ...