Museo del Barro, Asuncion (must see)
Museo del Barro is one of Asuncion's most popular tourist attractions, and the building itself is architecturally stunning. Established in 1979, the museum showcases ceramics, contemporary paintings, pre-Columbian handicrafts, and interesting caricatures of famous people. It also displays figures of saints, some of which date back to the 16th century. There are several exhibits that feature the craft of Nanduti, better-known as spider web needlework. The museum store sells high-quality items made by local craftsmen. The museum is open Thursday- Saturday 9 am- 12 pm/ 3:30 pm- 8 pm.
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Museo del Barro on Map
Sight Name: Museo del Barro
Sight Location: Asuncion, Paraguay (See walking tours in Asuncion)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Asuncion, Paraguay (See walking tours in Asuncion)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Asuncion, Paraguay
Create Your Own Walk in Asuncion
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Asuncion Introduction Walking Tour
Sitting on the bank of the Paraguay river, the capital of Paraguay Asunción is a beautiful city, well worth being explored. Local attractions are plentiful and include, among others, numerous sites of colonial and modern architecture, such as the López Palace - seat of the local government, theaters, plazas, museums and more. To see them all, follow this orientation walk and enjoy!
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles