The north-east corner of the central plaza.
The north-east corner of the central plaza.
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A block named in honor of General Francisco Morazan, who attempted, ultimately without success, to keep Central; America united under a republican constitution (1820s and 30s). Some of his most dedicated opponents were conservative Guatemalan leaders, but Xela supported him.
A block named in honor of General Francisco Morazan, who attempted, ultimately without success, to keep Central; America united under a republican constitution (1820s and 30s). Some of his most dedicated opponents were conservative Guatemalan leaders, but Xela supported him.
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Monument to Justo Rufino Barrios (central plaza), president of Guatemala (1873-1875), credited with having led, or forced, Guatemala into the modern age of business and industry, known in Guatemala as the Age of Reform.
Monument to Justo Rufino Barrios (central plaza), president of Guatemala (1873-1875), credited with having led, or forced, Guatemala into the modern age of business and industry, known in Guatemala as the Age of Reform.
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The facade of the Holy Spirit cathedral, from the south side of the plaza. Due mainly to earthquakes, the cathedral was damaged and reconstructed several times, until finally, at the end of the 19th century, they just gave up and started building the new one, which was slipped in behind the old facade.
The facade of the Holy Spirit cathedral, from the south side of the plaza. Due mainly to earthquakes, the cathedral was damaged and reconstructed several times, until finally, at the end of the 19th century, they just gave up and started building the new one, which was slipped in behind the old facade.
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Looking south down the central Plaza (“Central America Park”). Through the rotunda, towards the left, you can see the facade of the Holy Spirit (Espiritu Santo) cathedral, finished in 1540. It’s not evident from here, but the facade is all that’s left of it.
Looking south down the central Plaza (“Central America Park”). Through the rotunda, towards the left, you can see the facade of the Holy Spirit (Espiritu Santo) cathedral, finished in 1540. It’s not evident from here, but the facade is all that’s left of it.
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Looking south down the central Plaza (“Central America Park”). Through the rotunda, towards the left, you can see the facade of the Holy Spirit (Espiritu Santo) cathedral, finished in 1540. It’s not evident from here, but the facade is all that’s left of it.
Looking south down the central Plaza (“Central America Park”). Through the rotunda, towards the left, you can see the facade of the Holy Spirit (Espiritu Santo) cathedral, finished in 1540. It’s not evident from here, but the facade is all that’s left of it.
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Typical street in the historic center.
Typical street in the historic center.
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Typical street in the historic center.
Typical street in the historic center.
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The north-east corner of the central plaza.
The north-east corner of the central plaza.
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A block named in honor of General Francisco Morazan, who attempted, ultimately without success, to keep Central America united under a republican constitution (1820s and 30s). Some of his most dedicated opponents were conservative Guatemalan leaders, but Xela supported him.
A block named in honor of General Francisco Morazan, who attempted, ultimately without success, to keep Central America united under a republican constitution (1820s and 30s). Some of his most dedicated opponents were conservative Guatemalan leaders, but Xela supported him.
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Monument to Justo Rufino Barrios in the central plaza, president of Guatemala (1873-1875), credited with having led (forced, yanked) Guatemala into the modern age of business and industry. known in Guatemala as the Age of Reform.
Monument to Justo Rufino Barrios in the central plaza, president of Guatemala (1873-1875), credited with having led (forced, yanked) Guatemala into the modern age of business and industry. known in Guatemala as the Age of Reform.
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The facade of the Holy Spirit cathedral, from the south side of the plaza. Due mainly to earthquakes, the cathedral was damaged and reconstructed several times, until finally, at the end of the 19th century, they just gave up and started building the new one, which was slipped in behind the facade .
The facade of the Holy Spirit cathedral, from the south side of the plaza. Due mainly to earthquakes, the cathedral was damaged and reconstructed several times, until finally, at the end of the 19th century, they just gave up and started building the new one, which was slipped in behind the facade .
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Looking south down the central Plaza (“Central America Park”). Through the rotunda, towards the left, you can see the facade of the Holy Spirit (Espiritu Santo) cathedral, finished in 1540. It’s not evident from here, but the facade is all that’s left of it.
Looking south down the central Plaza (“Central America Park”). Through the rotunda, towards the left, you can see the facade of the Holy Spirit (Espiritu Santo) cathedral, finished in 1540. It’s not evident from here, but the facade is all that’s left of it.
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The Santa Catalina arch (of course).
The Santa Catalina arch (of course).
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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 Capuchin church.
The Capuchin church.
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The seat of the Captains-General, who governed colonial Central America. It’s usually a lot busier than this; I must have arrived at an odd time. It now houses the splendid National Museum of Guatemalan Art.
The seat of the Captains-General, who governed colonial Central America. It’s usually a lot busier than this; I must have arrived at an odd time. It now houses the splendid National Museum of Guatemalan Art.
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Memorial to Bartolomé de las Casas, 16th-century advocate for the rights of native Americans.
Memorial to Bartolomé de las Casas, 16th-century advocate for the rights of native Americans.
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