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San José Cathedral Antigua
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Antigua Guatemala Central Park
H748+QG4, 4 Avenida Norte, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Tropicana Travel Agency Antigua
6a Calle Poniente, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Museo de Arte Colonial
5a Calle Oriente 3, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Union Tank
6a Calle Oriente, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Royal Palace of the Captains General
H748+GF8 Palacio de los Capitanes, 5a Calle Poniente, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Santa Catalina Arch
5a Avenida Norte 28, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala
H748+GF8 Palacio de los Capitanes, 5a Calle Poniente, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Palacio del Ayuntamiento
Calle Poniente, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Convento Santa Clara
2nd Avenue North and 2nd Street East, Antigua, Guatemala
Fuente de las Sirenas
H748+PGJ, 5a Avenida Norte, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Nearby restaurants
Rincóncito Antigüeño
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Monoloco Antigua
5a Avenida Sur 6, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
Doña Luisa Xicotencatl
4a Calle Ote. 12, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Sobremesa
Parque Central, 4a Calle Ote. 4, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Tartines
4 calle Oriente #1C, 4a Calle Ote. 1C, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Las Antorchas
3a Avenida Sur 1, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
La Bruja
3 Avenida Sur 1A, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
San Martín Antigua Guatemala
6a Calle Poniente 5, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Unión Café
6 Calle Oriente # 6 Antigua Guatemala, 03001, Guatemala
Carlos & Carlos Antigua
4a Avenida Sur 1, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Nearby hotels
Tropicana Hostel
6a Calle Poniente 2 Antigua, Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
El Carmen Hotel & Restaurante
3a. Avenida Norte No. 9 La Antigua, Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
Hotel Casa del Parque by AHS
4 Avenida Norte 5, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
Posada Del Hermano Pedro
3a Calle Oriente 3, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Hotel y Restaurante La Sin Ventura
5a Avenida Sur 8, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
Hotel La Catedral
4ta. Avenida Sur #4 La Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala Antigua, Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua
H758+C8P Arch Street, 5a Avenida Norte, Antigua Guatemala 00502, Guatemala
Palacio de Dona Leonor
4a Calle Ote. 8, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Hotel Palacio Chico 1850
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Posada San Sebastián
3a Avenida Norte No. 4 Antigua, Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
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San José Cathedral Antigua

5a Calle Oriente 5, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
4.7(658)
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attractions: Antigua Guatemala Central Park, Tropicana Travel Agency Antigua, Museo de Arte Colonial, Union Tank, Royal Palace of the Captains General, Santa Catalina Arch, MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala, Palacio del Ayuntamiento, Convento Santa Clara, Fuente de las Sirenas, restaurants: Rincóncito Antigüeño, Monoloco Antigua, Doña Luisa Xicotencatl, Sobremesa, Tartines, Las Antorchas, La Bruja, San Martín Antigua Guatemala, Unión Café, Carlos & Carlos Antigua
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Nearby attractions of San José Cathedral Antigua

Antigua Guatemala Central Park

Tropicana Travel Agency Antigua

Museo de Arte Colonial

Union Tank

Royal Palace of the Captains General

Santa Catalina Arch

MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala

Palacio del Ayuntamiento

Convento Santa Clara

Fuente de las Sirenas

Antigua Guatemala Central Park

Antigua Guatemala Central Park

4.7

(10.1K)

Open 24 hours
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Tropicana Travel Agency Antigua

Tropicana Travel Agency Antigua

4.8

(554)

Open 24 hours
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Museo de Arte Colonial

Museo de Arte Colonial

4.4

(184)

Open 24 hours
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Union Tank

Union Tank

4.6

(1.4K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby restaurants of San José Cathedral Antigua

Rincóncito Antigüeño

Monoloco Antigua

Doña Luisa Xicotencatl

Sobremesa

Tartines

Las Antorchas

La Bruja

San Martín Antigua Guatemala

Unión Café

Carlos & Carlos Antigua

Rincóncito Antigüeño

Rincóncito Antigüeño

4.4

(1.9K)

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Monoloco Antigua

Monoloco Antigua

4.4

(1.8K)

$$

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Doña Luisa Xicotencatl

Doña Luisa Xicotencatl

4.5

(950)

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Sobremesa

Sobremesa

4.6

(356)

$$$

Open until 10:00 PM
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Vera GordonVera Gordon
The Antigua Guatemala Cathedral is a beautiful building with interesting history and previous church ruins behind it. It sits on a site of the church originally constructed in 1541. Several earthquakes led to its demolition in 1669. A new building was constructed and consecrated in 1680. Subsequent earthquakes in 1717, 1751 and 1773 ruined the city with the last one causing substantial damage to the church which is why impressive ruins today are available for viewing for a fee (Q20) to tourists (attending the Cathedral is free of charge). The Cathedral has earned a UNESCO World Heritage Site status and is centrally located facing the Central Park (Parque Central, Plaza Mayor), a place of gathering for both locals and visitors. The ruins allow tourists to imagine the grandeur of the Cathedral at the time, including some of its dark history moments. Some of the ruins include sacred art that has been a subject of restoration and debate. The high altar is one of the most preserved areas of ruins. The visit to the Cathedral and the ruins is highly recommended.
Bobby CBobby C
The entrance to the ruins is located on the side of the old cathedral, on Calle 5a Oriente. It costs 20Q to get in and if you wish, you may get a guide for an additional 50Q. if you decide to get a guide know that he may steer you towards his favorite vendors and you'll spend some time, and likely money, at their stalls. The ruins are fairly spectacular, as old churches go. The most interesting thing about this church is that its the resting place of both Pedro de Alvarado and Bernal Diaz, of the conquest of Mexico fame. Just in case you need to know, if you're hoping for the "sanitarios" you'll find none here, so come prepared.
Ildiko ScottIldiko Scott
The Cathedral is a beautiful building with interesting history and previous church ruins behind it. It sits on a site of the church originally constructed in 1541. The Cathedral has earned a UNESCO World Heritage Site status and is centrally located facing the Central Park (Parque Central, Plaza Mayor), a place of gathering for both locals and visitors. The ruins allow tourists to imagine the grandeur of the Cathedral at the time, including some of its dark history moments. The high altar is one of the most preserved areas of ruins. The visit to the Cathedral and the ruins is highly recommended.
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The Antigua Guatemala Cathedral is a beautiful building with interesting history and previous church ruins behind it. It sits on a site of the church originally constructed in 1541. Several earthquakes led to its demolition in 1669. A new building was constructed and consecrated in 1680. Subsequent earthquakes in 1717, 1751 and 1773 ruined the city with the last one causing substantial damage to the church which is why impressive ruins today are available for viewing for a fee (Q20) to tourists (attending the Cathedral is free of charge). The Cathedral has earned a UNESCO World Heritage Site status and is centrally located facing the Central Park (Parque Central, Plaza Mayor), a place of gathering for both locals and visitors. The ruins allow tourists to imagine the grandeur of the Cathedral at the time, including some of its dark history moments. Some of the ruins include sacred art that has been a subject of restoration and debate. The high altar is one of the most preserved areas of ruins. The visit to the Cathedral and the ruins is highly recommended.
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The entrance to the ruins is located on the side of the old cathedral, on Calle 5a Oriente. It costs 20Q to get in and if you wish, you may get a guide for an additional 50Q. if you decide to get a guide know that he may steer you towards his favorite vendors and you'll spend some time, and likely money, at their stalls. The ruins are fairly spectacular, as old churches go. The most interesting thing about this church is that its the resting place of both Pedro de Alvarado and Bernal Diaz, of the conquest of Mexico fame. Just in case you need to know, if you're hoping for the "sanitarios" you'll find none here, so come prepared.
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The Cathedral is a beautiful building with interesting history and previous church ruins behind it. It sits on a site of the church originally constructed in 1541. The Cathedral has earned a UNESCO World Heritage Site status and is centrally located facing the Central Park (Parque Central, Plaza Mayor), a place of gathering for both locals and visitors. The ruins allow tourists to imagine the grandeur of the Cathedral at the time, including some of its dark history moments. The high altar is one of the most preserved areas of ruins. The visit to the Cathedral and the ruins is highly recommended.
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La catedral de Santiago tuvo tres construcciones; la última de ellas se consagró en noviembre de 1680 y fue obra del maestro Joseph de Porres. En 1718, tras los terremotos de San Miguel, Diego de Porres reparó las bóvedas, los arcos, el cimborrio, el segundo cuerpo y la fachada.

El altar mayor se encontraba en pie bajo una cúpula, sostenida por diez y seis columnas forradas de carey y decorada con medallones de bronce primorosamente trabajados. Sobre la cornisa estaban colocadas la imagen de la Virgen María y de los doce Apóstoles, fabricados de marfil.

En 1743 fue elevada a metropolitana la catedral de Santiago, cuyas fiestas se celebraron con gran pompa en febrero de 1745. El palio fue conducido de Europa por el ilustrísimo señor Marín quien lo transportó hasta Veracruz en donde lo entregó al obispo Molina, quien iba de camino para la ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala. Al saber que ya iba llegando el obispo, se dispusieron las fiestas para la solemne recepción y el ilustre dean de la Mitra, el cabildo de la iglesia, muchos miembros del clero, los vecinos distinguidos y los prelados de los religiosos salieron en carretones tirados por mulas a recibir al visitante.

Al llegar al palacio arzobispal fueron recibidos por numerosos clérigos, colegiales del Colegio y Seminario Tridentino de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. Hubo un tedeum por la capilla del Choro del maestro Kyrós y luego se fueron al Palacio, en donde la capilla estaba ricamente adornada. Terminada la ceremonia se decretó que el 14 de noviembre de 1745 se realizaran las fiestas de exaltación. Parroquia de San José alrededor de 1840. La parroquia, establecida en 1804, funciona en lo que anteriormente era entrada a la catedral, y su nave está en donde se encontraba el campanario sur de la misma. Nótese que los campanarios de la catedral todavía estaban en pie, aunque dañados y abandonados.

Ese días las campanas repicaron desde temprano, y se hicieron estallar numerosos cohetillos.[8]​ A las nueve, los poderes públicos fueron a catedral, la cual estaba adornada con gran esmero y en donde hubo misa solemne. Cuando se impuso el palio al arzobispo Pardo y Figueroa hubo repique de campanas y cohetillos y castillo de pólvora en la plaza frente a la catedral, seguido de un lujoso banquete a las autoridades civiles y eclesiásticas en el palacio arzobispal.

La fiesta continuó toda la noche, con numerosos juegos pirotécnicos.[9]​ Los días siguientes las diferentes órdenes regulares hicieron su propia celebración y también hubo danzas indígenas y laicas, carreras de caballos y corridas de toros en la plaza de armas durante los ocho días siguientes.

El arzobispo luego se fue a su casa de campo en Milpas Dueñas, en donde prosiguieron las festividades por otra semana, con corridas de toros proporcionados por Joseph de Naxera, Joseph de Arrivillaga y Miguel de Coronado.

El historiador Domingo Juarros considera que en aquellas diversiones se gastaron cincuenta mil pesos.

Los terremotos de Santa Marta de 1773 ocasionaron serios daños en la estructura de la catedral, restaurándose dos de sus capillas a principios del siglo xix. Debajo la estructura se encuentra una cripta, además de un conjunto túneles cuya utilidad se desconoce.

La catedral albergó los restos del conquistador Pedro de Alvarado que habían sido trasladados a petición de su hija en 1568, pero desaparecieron a raíz de su destrucción por los...

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The Antigua Guatemala Cathedral is a beautiful building with interesting history and previous church ruins behind it. It sits on a site of the church originally constructed in 1541. Several earthquakes led to its demolition in 1669. A new building was constructed and consecrated in 1680. Subsequent earthquakes in 1717, 1751 and 1773 ruined the city with the last one causing substantial damage to the church which is why impressive ruins today are available for viewing for a fee (Q20) to tourists (attending the Cathedral is free of charge). The Cathedral has earned a UNESCO World Heritage Site status and is centrally located facing the Central Park (Parque Central, Plaza Mayor), a place of gathering for both locals and visitors. The ruins allow tourists to imagine the grandeur of the Cathedral at the time, including some of its dark history moments. Some of the ruins include sacred art that has been a subject of restoration and debate. The high altar is one of the most preserved areas of ruins. The visit to the Cathedral and the ruins is highly...

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2y

The entrance to the ruins is located on the side of the old cathedral, on Calle 5a Oriente. It costs 20Q to get in and if you wish, you may get a guide for an additional 50Q. if you decide to get a guide know that he may steer you towards his favorite vendors and you'll spend some time, and likely money, at their stalls. The ruins are fairly spectacular, as old churches go. The most interesting thing about this church is that its the resting place of both Pedro de Alvarado and Bernal Diaz, of the conquest of Mexico fame. Just in case you need to know, if you're hoping for the "sanitarios" you'll find none here, so...

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