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This first rate visit is a well kept secret. The Casa Popenoe allows you to discover, perfectly preserved, what an Antigua house was like during the town's prime. Notice, on one of the photos, the antique marimba (the national instrument of Guatemala).
Open in the afternoon. Entrance is only $2. Leave a Comment Address: 1a Av Sur 2
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Probably one of the most photogenic monuments in the world, this squat arch straddles the 5th Avenue. It is nothing much, but it is a delight to see again and again, under all kinds of light. When the sky is clear, you can position yourself so that the Arco frames the closest volcano. Leave a Comment Address: On the 5a Avenida NorteDirections: Between Parque Central and La Merced. You can't miss it. If you take a nice walk in town, you'll bump into it sooner or later.
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 Arches of Santa Catarina by bellatrixLeave a Comment Directions: The arches span 5a Avenida Norte between la and 2a Calles.
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This landmark of Antigua is a few blocks north of Parque Central on 5 Avenida Norte. The Arch was built in 1693 to allow the Nuns from the Convent of La Merced on one side of the street to trael back and forth with the San Catalina school on the other without being seen. Today neither the Convent nor the school remain but the Arch has become Antigua's most famous landmark. Leave a Comment
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We really enjoyed strolling through beautiful Antigua and marvelling at the wonderful colourful stone buildings and fine examples of colonial architecture. The dramatic backdrop for these magnificant stone building was...narrow cobblestone streets and a scattering of ruins with colourful flowers tumbling over broken walls.
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Arguably the symbol of Antigua the world over, the Arco de Santa Catalina spans the width of 5a Avenida Norte just south of the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced. The Convento de Santa Catalina was built on the west side of 5a Avenida Norte in 1613. There came a time when the order expanded across the street to the east. However the nuns practiced a vow of reclusion and did not allow contact or to even be seen by the local populace. In order to allow the nuns to cross from one side of 5a Avenida Norte without being seen, the Arco de Santa Catalina was built in 1694. As with many structures in Antigua, it was badly damaged during the 1773 earthquake but was restored in the 19th century which included the addition of the clock tower. The clock was damaged in a subsequent earthquake but was restored in 1991. Leave a Comment Address: 5a Avenida NorteDirections: On 5a Avenida Norte between 1a and 2a Calle Poniente
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Built in 1743, the Antigua City Hall sits across the street from the northeast corner of the Parque Central. The structure was built with seismic forces in mind as it has survived the many earthquakes since its inception much better than a lot of the churches in town. The city government runs things from the offices within but visitors are welcome to explore for a small fee. Two museums, the Museo de Santiago and the Museo del Libro Antiguo are also housed in the building. Leave a Comment Address: 4a Calle OrienteDirections: On the north side of the Parque Central at the corner of 4a Calle Oriente and 4a Avenida Norte
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This building was originally the University of San Carlos Booremeo founded in 1676. Today it houses the colonial art musuem. Photgraphy is forbidden insde the building but I gto these shots of the courtyard of the building which is the real attraction here not the art within. Leave a Comment
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 5th Ave Arch by VinTolucciLeave a Comment
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I was here for one day in July 2007. Our hosts (the Guatemalan Olympic Comittee) threw a party at the Convent and while the celebration was going on, I did a little exploring around the town. This is TRULY one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL towns in this continent. It is largely untouched by modern architecture and has plenty of small cafes, taverns, restaurants and shops - you've GOT to buy some of the gorgeous embroidered / woven textiles. Look for a shop that is owned by a Frenchman (sorry, I can't remember the name of the place!), it has some of the most beautiful, high quality textiles in the most gorgeous colors and patterns. I bought a scarf that is to die for! Leave a Comment
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