Banking a ball off the facade of the Palacio de López requires a steady hand and a bit of luck. This round takes place in Asunción, where the map is the real city and the game is played on its actual streets. The holes are built from real attractions, turning the urban layout into a course. Skip knows every corner of this place. It is a full round of 18 holes with a par of 55, covering a walk of 11.5 km and using 26 portals to move across the city.
Cerro Porteño calls Estadio General Pablo Rojas their home. Located in the neighbourhood of Barrio Obrero in Asunción, this association football venue is known locally as La Olla or La Nueva Olla. For sponsorship reasons, you can also see it referred to as Estadio ueno La Nueva Olla. It is a significant site for the sport in Paraguay and was used during the 1999 Copa América. I've seen plenty of fans flocking here to fill the stands, and the atmosphere is always electric when the team is playing a match.
You can pick out the big screens installed in August 2014 before you see the rest of Estadio Arsenio Erico. This multi-use stadium in the Barrio Obrero neighbourhood of Asunción is an association football venue that was started in 1904. It is the home stadium of Club Nacional and is named after the Paraguayan footballer Arsenio Erico. I've noticed the crowds here can reach 4,434 people on a busy match day, filling the stands with energy. It is a great spot to see how the city embraces the sport in a setting with such a long history.
Let me show you the Centro Cultural de la República "El Cabildo" here in Asunción. This convention center operates within the building of the Town Council, a site that holds the value of a monument. It was designed by the architect Pascual Urdapilleta. Today, the center focuses its efforts on strengthening conscience in all the matters that have to do with national history. I have noticed that the architecture makes it a great spot to pause and think about the city's past while you are exploring the neighborhood.
Let me show you the Casa de la Independencia Museum. This historic house in Asunción is a history museum that helps visitors understand the local past. It had its inception in 1965, transitioning into the museum space you see today. It is a great spot to pause and look at the architecture before you move on to the next street. I have noticed it is one of the more distinct stops on this route, and it offers a nice break from the bustle of the city. You can pick out the unique details of the house as you walk by.
The Neoclassical, Neoclassicism, and Palladian architecture styles define the look of the Palacio de López. This neoclassical manor in Asunción is officially titled Palacio de Gobierno. Started in 1892, the building is the seat of the government of Paraguay and serves as a workplace for the President of Paraguay. You can pick out the distinct lines of the facade as you approach. I often see people assume the leader lives inside, but the president is actually housed at Mburuvicha Róga, which is some 2.5 km to the southeast of the palace.
Ignacio Alberto Pane gave his name to this municipal theatre in Asunción. The Teatro Municipal de Asunción Ignacio Alberto Pane is a theatre building that showcases the style of eclecticism. Construction on the site was started in 1894. You can find this landmark in the capital city of Paraguay. It is a prominent site for those visiting the center of the city. I have seen plenty of people stop to admire the facade while walking through the neighborhood, and it is easy to see why the eclectic details draw so much attention from passersby.