Casa del Fundador, Tunja
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Facts and practical information
The Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón is a museum and monument in Tunja, the capital of Boyacá, Colombia. It is situated on the central square of Tunja, named Plaza Bolívar, but historically called Plaza Suárez Rendón, honouring the city founder Gonzalo Suárez Rendón, who established Tunja for the Spanish Crown on August 6, 1539. The colonial building, declared a monument in 1959 and designated as museum in 1965, is the only remaining house of a city founder in Latin America and started construction in 1540. ()
Day trips
Casa del Fundador – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Estadio La Independencia, Cojines del Zaque, Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Casa del Fundador?
Nearby attractions include Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Tunja (1 min walk), Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas, Tunja (1 min walk), Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, Tunja (7 min walk), Cojines del Zaque, Tunja (19 min walk).
Boyacá