Nelly Garden Mansion — Attraction in Iloilo City

Built in 1928 and was commissioned by the philanthropist and statesman. Don Vicente Lopez y Villanueva together with his wife, Doña Elena Hofilena y Javelona. Before they built Nelly Garden, the couple lived near the Cathedral, but in constant noise prompted Doña Elena ask her husband to quitter location where she could also indulge in her passion for flowers and gardening. A four-hectares of land purchased for 1 peso per square meter from national heroine Patrocinio Gamboa, who was also a very close friend of Doña Elena Engineer Don Mariano Salas motif of the architecture is Classical Cirinthian, but already with touches of Art Deco. The edifice is constructed of reinforced concrete all throughout the two storeys with interiors of line Philippine hardwood. It was named after their eldest daughter Nelly and up to the present. Unfortunately taking photos inside is strictly prohibited, unless you have a paid event there (for example the wedding). The entrance costed 1000 PHP...

This is one of the well-maintained opulent mansions in Iloilo City. It is grandiose, with huge lawns and parking spaces.

The design of the house is beaux arts, which is a popular architecture design at that time when it was built in the late 1920s.

Inside the house you can see the large living, dining, as well as the bedrooms, built with hardwood. There are also expensive furniture and fixtures.

In effect, the mansion is a kind of a lifestyle house, where visitors can see how the rich family owners (the Lopez family) lived during their time. Photos of famous historical figures and personages adorned the big living room.

However, the tour guide prohibits visitors from taking pictures or photos inside the mansion. Also, visitors need to have prior appointment, because a visit is by reservation using telephone.

Even then, the Nelly Garden is a must-see for visitors in...

This is a beautiful 1928 mansion built for Doña Elena Hofileña by her husband and statesman Don Vicente Lopez.

For people who are interested in touring the house, you can go to the second floor of the first building (the one with Coffeebreak below) and book at least three days prior to your visit.

The tour fee is, I believe, is still at P200/head, with a minimum of 5 pax. For visitors below 5, you must pay the whole amount of P1,000 instead. You have your own tour guide on the day of your visit.

For photos, I'm not sure the rules anymore. Before, you can take photos of the ground floor and the garden. Consisting the staircase, dining room, living room, and some bedroom.

Second floor is off limits.

And yes, it can be used for...