The capital of Paraguay, Asuncion is a city that in many ways has preserved the charm of colonial times. Of course, over the years, ancient buildings have become dilapidated, and in some places modern skyscrapers have grown, but this still can not take away from Asunción its charm inherent in the overseas possessions of Europeans. Here, however, almost no tourists go – there are some incredible sights in the city or in its surroundings, but lovers of Latin American color will certainly appreciate this place.
Paraguay has two official languages - Spanish and Guarani, and the city is called differently. Carriers of Guarani call it simply “Paraguay”, and the full name in Spanish translates as “City of the Assumption of the Lady of Saint Mary”.
Residents of Asuncion are very fond of dogs, but not everyone has the time to walk around, so the profession of “walker” is very much in demand.
Unlike many other major cities in Latin America, Asuncion was not built on the basis of ancient Indian settlements – it was laid by the Spaniards “from scratch” in August 1537.
Until now, Asunción has preserved many houses, which are three hundred or four hundred years old. The Spanish colonialists built on conscience.
There is an Orthodox church here. More precisely, the Intercession Church.
Paraguay did not participate in the Second World War, so after its completion in Asuncion, many former officers of the German army were hiding.
Nine-tenths of all the inhabitants of Asunción are the Indians of Guarani.
Despite the fact that Asuncion is located in the tropics, even in the hottest summer days, the temperature rarely rises above thirty degrees. But in winter it rarely falls below fifteen.
During the war with Brazil in the second half of the 19 th century, Asuncion was captured, and for several years of stay under the control of the occupiers, the population of its population was reduced by almost a third.
Asuncion is one of the few capitals located actually on the state border.
