Iglesia de la Recoleta (Church of the Recoleta), Asuncion

Iglesia de la Recoleta (Church of the Recoleta), Asuncion

Located in Ascunsion's Recoleta district, the Blessed Sacrament, better known as Church of the Recoleta, is named after the Franciscan, Recollect, who reconstructed the abbey. This Baroque church was completed in 1829, although the parish boundary was modified several times. It was constructed during the reign of President Carlos Antonio Lopez. In 1862, the president imported materials from Europe to beautify the church's cemetery.
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Sight Name: Iglesia de la Recoleta (Church of the Recoleta)
Sight Location: Asuncion, Paraguay (See walking tours in Asuncion)
Sight Type: Religious

Walking Tours in Asuncion, Paraguay

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Asuncion Introduction Walking Tour

Asuncion Introduction Walking Tour

Sitting proudly on the eastern bank of the mighty Paraguay River is the vibrant capital of Paraguay, Asunción.

Established in 1537 by the Spanish explorer Juan de Salazar y Espinosa, this city is one of the oldest in South America. Its official name reads "Nuestra Señora de la Asunción" which means “Our Lady of the Assumption.” The fort that preceded the city was founded on...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles