Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)

The Fountain of Antigua's Central Park

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 11, 2016

1. The Fountain of Antigua's Central Park Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Fuente de la Plaza Mayor
Llamada de las sirenas
Mandada hacer por el Ayuntamiento
al arquitecto mayor Diego de Porres
1738 - 1739

English translation:
Fountain of the Central Park
Known locally as the Fountain of the Sirens
Ordered by the City Council to be made
by the chief architect Diego de Porres
1738 - 1739

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1738.

Location. 14° 33.412′ N, 90° 44.025′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. Marker can be reached from 5a Avenida close to 5a Calle Poniente. The marker is directly north of the fountain in the middle of Antigua´s central park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Founding of Santiago de Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker); California Avocado Society Thanks Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker); Sculptor Quirio Cataño (within shouting distance

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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); Palace of the Captaincy General (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco Marroquín (within shouting distance of this marker); Antigua Guatemala UNESCO World Heritage Site (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.

Regarding The Fountain of Antigua's Central Park. Diego de Porres (1677-1741) was the most notable of architects that worked in Antigua during the first half of the 18th century. He was chief architect of the city beginning in 1703. His works included the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento), the Archbishop´s Palace (Palacio Arzobispal), the bridge to San Lorenzo El Tejar, the Treasury (La Casa de la Moneda), the Christ's College Church (La Escuela de Cristo), the Fountain of the Sirens (La Fuente de las Sirenas) and the Catholic churches of La Recolección, Las Capuchinas, San Felipe Neri and Santa Clara.
The fountain was restored in 1949 by sculptor Rodolfo Galeotti

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 11, 2016

2. The Fountain of Antigua's Central Park Marker

The marker is located at the northern side of the base of the fountain.

Torres.

Detail of the Fountain of the Sirens image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 11, 2016

3. Detail of the Fountain of the Sirens

Original pieces of Antigua's Central Park fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 8, 2015

4. Original pieces of Antigua's Central Park fountain

The current fountain was remodeled in 1949, with the original pieces now housed in the nearby Santiago Museum. The museum is to the south of the central park inside the Captaincy Building (la Capitanía General).

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 846 times since then and 154 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on August 20, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.