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Museo de Arte Colonial - Antigua Guatemala
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Colonial Architecture: Casa Popenoe
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  • Updated By calcaf38 on December 30, 2006
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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.

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  • Address: 1a Av Sur 2

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    Colonial Architecture: Arches of Santa Catarina
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  • By bellatrix on April 18, 2003
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    The Arco de Santa Catarina is a very famous landmark. Built in 1694 (and rebuilt in the 19th century), this arch was one of the few structures in town that withstood the 1773 quake. While in Antigua, it will be hard to miss the arches, as they are a very noticeable feature in a popular part of town. While I was there, there was a live concert under the arches one night with great music.

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  • Directions: The arches span 5a Avenida Norte between la and 2a Calles.

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    Colonial Architecture: Arco de Santa Catalina
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  • Updated By calcaf38 on December 29, 2006
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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.

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  • Address: On the 5a Avenida Norte
  • Directions: 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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    Colonial Architecture: Arco de Santa Catalina
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  • Updated By Hopkid on November 25, 2007
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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.

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  • Address: 5a Avenida Norte
  • Directions: On 5a Avenida Norte between 1a and 2a Calle Poniente

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    Colonial Architecture: Palacio del Ayuntamiento
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  • By Hopkid on November 25, 2007
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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.

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  • Address: 4a Calle Oriente
  • Directions: On the north side of the Parque Central at the corner of 4a Calle Oriente and 4a Avenida Norte

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    Colonial Architecture: Colonial Architecture
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  • By VinTolucci on August 7, 2004
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  • 5th Ave Arch - Antigua Guatemala
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    Antigua is magical. One can come here and enjoy the magnificent architecture or go for a ride on a horse carriage along the cobble stoned streets. The Parque Central is the towns main square although not the only park.

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  • By Fede81 on February 28, 2006
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    Colonial Architecture: One of the most beautiful Colonial towns in Americ
  • By GraceH on September 6, 2007
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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!

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    Colonial Architecture: Arco de Santa Catalina
  • By Pieter11 on November 21, 2007
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    Probably the most famous structure in the city: the Arco de Santa Catalina. It is situated in the mainstreet from the Parque Central towards the church Nuestra Señora de la Merced. This Arch is one of the only buildings in the city that survived the big earthquake of 1773. It was built in 1694 as a part of the neighbouring cloister. This was the best way to make it possible for the nuns to cross the street without being seen. The arch has the same bright yellow colour as many other buildings in the city. It has a white clock on the tower in the middle of it and great view to all ways: towards the north you have a look of the Nuestra Señora, and to the south you see the Volcano Agua above the Parque Central. Luckily the street of the Arco is closed for traffic most of the times, so the pictures you take have no disturbing cars on it.

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  • Address: Calle del Arco
  • Directions: From the Parque Central north towards the Nuestra Señora de la Merced

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    Colonial Architecture: Palacio de los Capitanes
  • By Pieter11 on November 12, 2007
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  • El Palacio de los Capitanes - Antigua Guatemala
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    The classy, white building at the southside of the Parque Central is the most important political remaining of the days that Antigua still was the capital of Spanish Central America. Until 1773 this building was the base for the government that ruled everything from the south of Mexico until Costa Rica. After this year, the seat of the government was transferred to Guatemala-City. Today the building is used for several purposes. It is the office of National Police, the seat of the Governor of the Province Sacatepéquez and you can find the tourist office here. The Palacio de los Capitanes has an impressive facade with two stores of white arches along the complete width of the square. The columns on the ground and the first floor are heavy and solid and the big wooden doors behind the arches are just as massive-looking. Like a lot of buildings in Antigua this palace could use some restaurationwork, but on the other hand this is part of the charme of the building.

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  • Address: Parque Central, Antigua

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