Guatemala City 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: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • 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 Guatemala City, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). Marker 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: Guatemala City, Guatemala 01001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
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
this page online
Regarding Our Lady of Carmen Catholic Church. Our Lady of Carmen (Nuestra Señora 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 historic center of Guatemala City, whose construction dates back to the seventeenth century, at least one hundred years before the foundation of the city. It is consecrated to the Virgin of Carmen and has been declared a cultural heritage site of the nation and a Marian sanctuary. The history of the Cerrito del Carmen is closely linked to that of the founding of the Guatemalan capital.
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 Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on April 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on January 29, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
