Iloilo’s Nelly Garden
Posted on February 4, 2008
I have been to Iloilo City in central Philippines countless times. And everytime I step on the land known as the City of Love I always get mesmerized by the beauty of its old mansions. And probably my favorite among the many is the Nelly Garden.
Built in 1928 by Don Vicente Lopez y Villanueva together with his wife, Dona Elena Hofilena y Javelona. The Nelly Garden was named after their eldest daughter Nelly. The grand mansion sits on a four hectare property in the old district of Jaro.
The Nelly Garden epitomized what the life of the rich and affluent sugar barons then. It was a life lived by a celebrity, with all the glamour and riches abound brought about by the sugar industry. (Yes, the sugar industry in Negros Occidental originally started in iloilo).
What I really love about the mansion is its symmetry. The white tin give a very clean look despite its age. And the abundance of green! I just love it so much. It gives an air of freshness everytime you get there, or at least you passed by the area.
Definitely, a must-visit site when visiting Iloilo City.
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I think this is the most beautiful palatial mansion in the philippines.
mas maganda kesa sa mansion house sa baguio.
hi i hope you can send me pictures ng loob din. thank you
Wow, this is beautiful!
Indeed, Iloilo is known for its rich cultural heritage, beautiful spots, good food and friendly people. Oh, well I miss Living in Iloilo