Independence House Museum

Asunción, Paraguay

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The Independence House Museum, also known as Casa de la Independencia, is a historic colonial-style building in Asunción, Paraguay, where Paraguay's movement for independence from Spanish rule was secretly planned and declared on the evening of May 14, 1811.

Built in 1772 by Spanish settler Antonio Martínez Sáenz and his wife, the museum preserves original furniture, documents signed by independence leaders, and artifacts from the period, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into Paraguay’s fight for sovereignty.

The house includes key areas like the office room with important historical documents and paintings, a yard featuring a mural with a declaration letter, and the Capitulary Saloon, which was a main meeting place for early civic leaders. The museum stands as a symbol of Paraguay’s national identity and is a significant cultural site for understanding the country's early history and the birth of its republic.