Casa Del Fundador Gonzalo Suarez Rendon, Boyaca Department, Colombia
4.5 (46 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #4 in Tunja Speciality Museums
Gorgeous 16th Century Fantasy Scenes!
Tunja is the only place in Colombia where you can see multiple homes from the 16th century. They provide a fascinating glimpse into the private lives of the well-off Spanish who first arrived in this territory. This magnificent mansion is next door to the Cathedral on Bolivar Square and is only COP$3.000 for a tour. Don’t miss the ceiling paintings, with an eclectic mix of animals and plants, both native to Colombia as well Europe and Africa. The Spanish tiles in the dining room show a decidedly Islamic influence. On the lower level of the house is the tourist office for Tunja. They are a wealth of information for the whole area. If someone at the front desk doesn’t speak English, someone else in the desks off to the side should be able to assist you.
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Carrera 9 # 19-56 Plaza de Bolivar, Tunja, Colombia.
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Sunday, May 12, 2024, 6:47
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4.5 based on (46 reviews)
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5WorldTvlerParker_CO 5:00 PM Jan 17, 2020
Beautiful house, interesting history
With no cost and a tour, this makes for a great stop. Next to the church In the main square, the house has lovely rooms, and the restoration of the ceilings and period pieces are great. Loved walking the grounds...what a lovely place.
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4Jane N 5:00 PM Apr 29, 2018
Interesting history
Very interesting mansion with a great history. Some rooms are laid out as they would have been many years ago. It is a guided tour which you need to enable you to understand everything you are seeing. The gardens are well worth a visit as as they are very well looked after. The toilets are also in the garden area.
