Former Presidential Palace

The Old Presidential House was built between 1916 and 1922, with President Francisco Bertrand having the idea to build such a great mastrerpiece. However, the first president to occupy said house was Rafael López Gutiérrez (president between 1920 and 1924). The materials that were used for the construction were the following: pink or rosáurica stone, and sand and stone extracted from the Choluteca river. The Italian architect Augusto Bressani was the one who directed the construction of the Old Presidential House. Also he was the one in charge of the constyruction of the Manuel Bonilla Theater.

The main garden is in the center of the Old Presidential House and from there you can see the neo-medieval and neo-Gothicdesigns that the installation possessed, as well as the large security towersthat looked after the president.

The second garden, which was also considered a patio, had a view of the Choluteca River and the city of Comayagüela.

The third and last garden (which currently does not exist and is a park) was where the animals were, including rabbits, deers and guacamayas. In 1990 these animals were moved to the National Zoo or Picacho Zoo during the management of Rafael Leonardo Callejas, the last president to ocuppy this house.

If you want to read more: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antigua_Casa_Presidencial_de_Honduras