Distrito Histσrico in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
Our Lady of Carmen Catholic Church
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
1. Our Lady of Carmen Catholic Church Marker
Iglesia Bicentenaria
Esta fue la primera iglesia construida en el Valle de la Ermita, hoy Ciudad de Guatemala, dos veces centenaria
Municipalidad de Guatemala
2 de enero de 1976
Bicentennial Church
This was the first church constructed in the Valle of the Hermit, today the City of Guatemala, now celebrating its 200th anniversary.
Municipality of Guatemala
January 2, 1976
Erected 1976 by Municipalidad de Guatemala.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 1976.
Location. 14° 38.81′ N, 90° 30.327′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Distrito Histσrico. It can be reached from 12 Avenida just east of Diagonal 4. The marker is in Zone 1 of Guatemala City. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Juan Corz (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mexican Fountain at El Cerrito del Carmen (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alberto Velαzquez (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Assassination of Bishop Juan Josι Gerardi Conedera (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); First Cathedral in Guatemala City (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); First Council of the City of Guatemala (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Yurrita House (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Conrado de la Cruz and Herlindo Cifuentes Castillo (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de Guatemala.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Josι Martν (was approx. 0.6 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Our Lady of Carmen Catholic Church. Our Lady of Carmen (Nuestra Seρora del Carmen) is a Catholic hermitage and a cultural site located at the top of the "Hill of Carmen" (el Cerrito del Carmen), in the
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
2. Our Lady of Carmen Catholic Church and Marker
Note the marker on the tower in front of the church.
The marker text is potentially confusing, as it was intended to mark the 200th anniversary of the official founding of Guatemala City in 1776 and also note that this is the oldest church in the city. The church was built around 1620, so it would have been around 350 years old in 1976. Very soon, however, the Church of Our Lady of Carmen in Guatemala City will be celebrating its 400th anniversary!
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
3. Our Lady of Carmen Catholic Church Marker
This photo attempts to be similar to the 1875 Muybridge photo.
Photographed by Eadward Muybridge, 1875
4. Our Lady of Carmen Catholic Church in 1875
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on April 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on January 29, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
