Parva Domus


The Republic of Parva Domus Magna Quies or Parva Domus is an self-proclaimed micronation surrounded by the city of Montevideo, Uruguay. It works since 1878 as a civil, cultural and recreational association.

Description

Self-proclaimed as an independent "Republic", the Parva Domus is a micronation with a social and recreational aim. As usual in this type of organizations its citizens employ all sorts of flamboyant appellations and honours. It counts with a government addressed by a President and a Cabinet of Ministers, including a secretary of Foreign Affairs.
Its territory consists of a "Presidential Palace" -as they call it-, an old neoclassical residence of the 19th century, surrounded by gardens and statues. It is located in an important neighbourhood of Montevideo, Uruguay.
The constitution of Parva Domus admits a top of 250 simultaneous citizens, after 130 years the republic has had over 843,297 citizens.

Famous Parvenses

Between hundreds of citizens stand out: Juan Zorrilla de San Martín, Isidoro de María, Eduardo Rodríguez Larreta and Eduardo Fabini.

Important events

In 2003 the Uruguayan Postal Service issued a postage stamp in honor of the 125th anniversary of the Republic of Parva Domus.
In 2007 the micronation hosted a meeting between Uruguayan and Argentinean diplomats in the middle of the pulp mill dispute.
Every year during the Heritage Day in Uruguay the micronation opens its doors and offers guided visits of its National Museum, gardens and theatre.