COSTA RICA

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

[Av. Central/calle 17]. The Moorish style building close to the Democracy Square. It was built in 1912 by presidencial candidate Maximo Fernandez. In 1914 he lost and lent his home - known as the Blue Castle - to President ellect Alfredo Gonzalez Flores. The building was a private residence between 1954 - 1989. Today it houses the Legislative Assembly.

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