A street in the historic center.
A street in the historic center.
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An invitingly long row of book stalls along the south side of Constitution Plaza.
An invitingly long row of book stalls along the south side of Constitution Plaza.
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The National Palace of Culture, on the north side of the plaza.
The National Palace of Culture, on the north side of the plaza.
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Looking towards the SE corner of the plaza, with the cathedral to the left.
Looking towards the SE corner of the plaza, with the cathedral to the left.
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The University of San Carlos. It’s still a functioning university, but on the ground floor several rooms offering cultural or historic displays were open to the public.
The University of San Carlos. It’s still a functioning university, but on the ground floor several rooms offering cultural or historic displays were open to the public.
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The former home of Mariano Beltranena y Llanos, a prominent liberal politician of the 1820s, who signed the4 declaratiojn of independence from Spain and who later served — very briefly — as president of the Central American Federation. (This is now known as the Ibargüen House, after the family that once owned it.)
The former home of Mariano Beltranena y Llanos, a prominent liberal politician of the 1820s, who signed the4 declaratiojn of independence from Spain and who later served — very briefly — as president of the Central American Federation. (This is now known as the Ibargüen House, after the family that once owned it.)
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Typical street in Antigua.
Typical street in Antigua.
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Typical street in Antigua
Typical street in Antigua
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Volcan Agua, as seen from the rooftop patio of my hotel.
Volcan Agua, as seen from the rooftop patio of my hotel.
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Fifth avenue, just south of the plaza. The white building in the center was the birthplace (1886) of Adrian Recinos, a prominent Guatemalan scholar whose works include an authoritative Spanish translation of the Popol Vuh.
Fifth avenue, just south of the plaza. The white building in the center was the birthplace (1886) of Adrian Recinos, a prominent Guatemalan scholar whose works include an authoritative Spanish translation of the Popol Vuh.
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The San Francisco church, at the SE part of the city. It contains a museum which focuses on the life of “Brother Pedro” (Pedro de San José de Betnacur), a 17th century friar who resided here and became known for charitable and, allegedly, miraculous works.
The San Francisco church, at the SE part of the city. It contains a museum which focuses on the life of “Brother Pedro” (Pedro de San José de Betnacur), a 17th century friar who resided here and became known for charitable and, allegedly, miraculous works.
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Ruins of the original San José cathedral.
Ruins of the original San José cathedral.
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A brief history of the cathedral is given is several languages, including Cakchiquel Mayan.
A brief history of the cathedral is given is several languages, including Cakchiquel Mayan.
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The San Merced church.
The San Merced church.
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Memorial to Bartolomé de las Casas, 16th century advocate for the rights, dignity, and culture of the original inhabitants of the Americas.
Memorial to Bartolomé de las Casas, 16th century advocate for the rights, dignity, and culture of the original inhabitants of the Americas.
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The former seat of the Captains-General, who governed colonial Central America. (South side of the plaza.) It now houses the splendid National Museum of Guatemalan Art. It's normally very busy; I must have been here at an odd time.
The former seat of the Captains-General, who governed colonial Central America. (South side of the plaza.) It now houses the splendid National Museum of Guatemalan Art. It's normally very busy; I must have been here at an odd time.
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The south-east corner of the plaza, with discarded Little-Caesar's take-out pizza box.
The south-east corner of the plaza, with discarded Little-Caesar's take-out pizza box.
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The Santa Catalina arch (of course).
The Santa Catalina arch (of course).
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Typical street in Antigua.
Typical street in Antigua.
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Typical street in Antigua.
Typical street in Antigua.
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Volcan Agua, seen from the rooftop patio of my hotel.
Volcan Agua, seen from the rooftop patio of my hotel.
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Fifth Avenue, just south of the plaza. The white building in the center was the birthplace (1886) of Adrian Recinos, a proiminent Guatemalan scholar whose works include an authoritative Spanish translation of the Popol Vuh.
Fifth Avenue, just south of the plaza. The white building in the center was the birthplace (1886) of Adrian Recinos, a proiminent Guatemalan scholar whose works include an authoritative Spanish translation of the Popol Vuh.
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The San Francisco church, at the SE part of the city. It contains a museum which focuses on the life of “Brother Pedro” (Pedro de San José de Betnacur), a 17th century friar who resided here and became known for charitable and, allegedly, miraculous works.
The San Francisco church, at the SE part of the city. It contains a museum which focuses on the life of “Brother Pedro” (Pedro de San José de Betnacur), a 17th century friar who resided here and became known for charitable and, allegedly, miraculous works.
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Ruins of the original San José cathedral.
Ruins of the original San José cathedral.
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A brief history of the San José cathedral in several languages, including Cakchiquel Mayan.
A brief history of the San José cathedral in several languages, including Cakchiquel Mayan.
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La Merced church.
La Merced church.
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A memorial to Bartolomé de las Casas, 16-century advocate for the rights and dignity of native Americans.
A memorial to Bartolomé de las Casas, 16-century advocate for the rights and dignity of native Americans.
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Seat of the Captains-General, who governed Spanish Central America. It now houses the splendid National Museum of Guatemalan Art. (It's usually very busy; I must have been here at an odd time.)
Seat of the Captains-General, who governed Spanish Central America. It now houses the splendid National Museum of Guatemalan Art. (It's usually very busy; I must have been here at an odd time.)
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South-east corner of the plaza, with empty Little Caesar's take-out pizza box.
South-east corner of the plaza, with empty Little Caesar's take-out pizza box.
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Typical street scene in Antigua.
Typical street scene in Antigua.
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Typical street scene in Antigua.
Typical street scene in Antigua.
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Volcan Agua, seen from the roof-top patio of my hotel.
Volcan Agua, seen from the roof-top patio of my hotel.
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