Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2015
1. Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala Marker
La construcción de esta catedral se inició el 29 de octubre de 1669 y se inauguró el 5 de noviembre de 1680. Destruida por los terremotos de 29 de julio de 1773 y 4 de febrero de 1976, la restauración de su fachada fue posible por haberla financiado el industrial guatemalteco Humberto Suarez Valdés. La ciudad de Antigua Guatemala, sus autoridades edilicias y el Consejo Nacional para la Protección de la Antigua Guatemala, le dejan testimonio por medio de esta placa, de su gratitud por tan oportuno y valioso donativo.
1986-1987
The construction of this cathedral began on October 29, 1669 and the cathedral was inaugurated on November 5, 1680. It was destroyed by the earthquakes of July 29, 1773 and February 4, 1976. The restoration of its façade was made possible through the financing of the Guatemalan industrialist Humberto Suarez Valdés. The city of Antigua Guatemala, its authorities and the National Council for the Protection of Antigua Guatemala leave this marker as a testimony to their gratefulness for this opportune and valuable donation.
1986-1987
Erected
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is February 2003.
Location. 14° 33.409′ N, 90° 43.987′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. 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. Francisco Marroquín (a few steps from this marker); California Avocado Society Thanks Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker); Pedro Cortés y Larraz (within shouting distance of this marker); Antigua Guatemala UNESCO World Heritage Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Notable Burials at the Cathedral of Santiago de 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 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2015
2. Wide view of the Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala Marker
The marker is at the extreme left of the Cathedral of Antigua.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 29, 2017
3. Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala
The Palace of the Captaincy General can be seen to the right in this view, with Agua Volcano in the distance.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 10, 2016
4. The Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala
This view is from the second floor balcony of the Municipality of Antigua Guatemala.
Photographed By David Fleisig, August 17, 2019
5. The altar of the Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 829 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on July 5, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on October 19, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on August 19, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
