Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
Antigua Guatemala UNESCO World Heritage Site
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton
1. Antigua Guatemala UNESCO World Heritage Site Marker
Santiago de Guatemala
Trazada en 1543, Capital del Reino de Guatemala hasta su traslado en 1775.
Declarada patrimonio de la humanidad e incluida en la lista de la Convención del Patrimonio Cultural Mundial de UNESCO, con el número 65.
Luxor, Egipto 1979. La Antigua Guate 1985.
La Antigua, Guatemala, Santiago de Guatemala
Established in 1543, the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala until being moved in 1775.
Declared as global patrimony and included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO, number 65.
Luxor, Egypt 1979. La Antigua, Guatemala 1985.
Erected 1985.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1543.
Location. 14° 33.443′ N, 90° 43.995′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. Marker is on 4ta Calle Poniente, on the right when traveling east.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Francisco Marroquín (within shouting distance of this marker); First Printing Press in Central America (within shouting distance of this marker); Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker); California Avocado Society Thanks Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fountain of Antigua's Central Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founding of Santiago de Guatemala (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (about 90 meters away); Notable Burials at the Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.
Also see . . . Antigua Guatemala UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Submitted on December 3, 2013, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton
2. Wide view of Antigua Guatemala UNESCO World Heritage Site Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton
3. Antigua Guatemala UNESCO World Heritage Site Marker
The marker is visible in the corridor of the Antigua Municipality Building.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton
4. Additional Antigua Guatemala UNESCO World Heritage Site Marker
This marker from 2004 celebrates the 25th anniversary of Antigua's being named a World Heritage Site. It is directly west of the original marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2013, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 707 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 3, 2013, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
