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Casa de Juan Viloria

Casa de Juan Viloria

Don Juan Viloria build his beautiful home around 1520. The house was painstakingly restored in 1977. The striking Arab styled interior patio and gallery are very unique. The patio is surrounded by impressive stone arches.

Casa de Juan Viloria is now home to La Fundación Dominicana de Desarrollo.
Casa de Juan Viloria is now home to La Fundación Dominicana de Desarrollo.

The beautifully restored building is home to La Fundación Dominicana de Desarrollo / The Dominican Development Foundation.

Don Juan Viloria

was an important person in the original colony. He originally lived in La Vega where he was Marshall. Viloria was Governor executor of possessions for Diego Columbus. The family Colón trusted Juan completely.

Viloria was the only person permitted to serve the people of royalty. He was considered to be the Copero de los Reyes Católicos (Butler of the Catholic Monarchs).

Casa de Juan Viloria on Calle las Mercedes
Casa de Juan Viloria on Calle las Mercedes

Location: The Casa Don Juan Viloria is located on Calle Mercedes #4 between Calle las Damas and Isabel la Católica. It is next to the Casa de Gárgolas.