Distrito Histσrico in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
First Cathedral in Guatemala City
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2016
1. First Cathedral in Guatemala City Marker
primera catedral de Guatemala
en el
Valle de la Virgen
Homenaje
de los
Senadores de la J.C.I. de Guatemala
1972
in the Valley of the Virgin in Guatemala
Tribute from the J.C.I. Senators
1972
Erected 1972 by Junior Chamber International.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. 14° 38.439′ N, 90° 30.569′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Distrito Histσrico. It is at the intersection of 8a Calle and 10a Avenida, on the right when traveling west on 8a Calle. The marker is to the left of the entrance to the Rectorνa Santa Rosa. 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 in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Murder of Abner Abdiel Hernandez Orellana (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct
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Regarding First Cathedral in Guatemala City. Guatemala City became the capital of Guatemala in 1776 after a series of earthquakes led authorities to move from Santiago de los Caballeros (today La Antigua Guatemala). This church was completed in 1786 and was near to the central park, so it was used as the Catholic cathedral from 1787 until 1815. At that time construction was completed on the current cathedral on the central plaza.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2016
2. First Cathedral in Guatemala City Marker
The marker is to the left of the main entrance to the church, although very similar to the wall color and hard to see.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
