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Historical Houses of South America
Villa Hortensia, Argentina
The city of Rosario's Villa Hortensia is a mansion in, which is located in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is located on 1917 Warnes St. in Barrio Alberdi, in the north-eastern part of Rosario. It was built in 1890 by architect Boyd Walker for José Nicolás Puccio, founder of Alberdi.
Mercado Adolpho Lisbao, Brazil
A central market of Manaus between Rua dos Barés and Avenida Lourenço da Silva Braga is Mercado Adolpho Lisboa (also calling Mercado Municipal and Eiffel Market. Constructed in the end of 19 century on the project of Gustave Eiffel workers.
Palacio de La Moneda, Chile
The present seat of the President of the Republic of Chile is The Palacio de La Moneda (Spanish "The Mint Palace"). It is one of the most famous buildings constructed by the Spanish crown in its American colonies. It is located at the heart of the capital Santiago.
Capitolio Nacional, Colombia
In the central Bogotá of Colombia, this building named Capitolio Nacional (or National Capitol) is a building, the construction of which began in 1847 and was not concluded until 1926. It houses both houses of the Congress of Colombia.
House of Pizzaro, Peru
The Residence of the President of Peru is The Government Palace or House of Pizarro (Palacio de Gobierno or Casa de Pizarro in Spanish). The initial structure was built by Francisco Pizarro as Governor. Then, it was used by the Viceroys of the Viceroyalty of Peru.
Fort Zeelandia, Suriname
In 1651 The British colonists built this fortress Fort Zeelandia (originally called Fort Willoughby) in 1651 around a small trading post. It was captured by the Dutch and given its present name in 1667.
Plaza Independencia, Uruguay
At the intersection of 18 de Julio Av. and Plaza Independencia of Uruguay this building The Palacio Salvo (English: Salvo Palace) is a building in Montevideo is located. It was designed by the architect Mario Palanti, and finished in 1925.
Fort San Andres, Trinidad & Tobago
One of the oldest forts is this Fort San Andrés which is built for the defense of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Originally built on an offshore rock in the harbour, the site is now inland due to reclamation of the surrounding land
Bahai House, Panama
Panama's Bahá'í temple's construction was completed 1972, serves as the mother temple of Central America. It was designed by Peter Tillotson. It is perched on a high cliff overlooking the canal, and is constructed of local stone laid in a pattern reminiscent of Native American fabric designs.
George Town City Hall, Guyana
The construction of The Georgetown City Hall was completed in 1889. Its architecture is described as Danube Gothic in timber, largely due to its stylized tower, with wrought-iron crenellations at the very apex.