Antigua Guatemala
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Antigua Guatemala...architecture as well as a number of spectacular ruins of colonial churches. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Antigua Guatemala serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. It also... In this article: Antigua, Guatemala City, Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala, Santiago de los Caballeros, Volcan de Agua, and Ascension |
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Reuters | November 03, 2009
Looking for Palladin suffers from major flaw
...("Triumph of the Spirit"), pits 1960s movie star Jack Palladin (Ben Gazzara), who fled the high life and personal problems for anonymity in Antigua, Guatemala, against eager-beaver Hollywood agent Josh (David Moscow), charged with luring...
In this article: David Moscow, Hollywood, Ben Gazzara, Talia Shire, and Vincent Pastore
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Wikipedia | October 31, 2009
Captaincy General of Guatemala
...due to its vulnerability to attack. However, the second settlement was destroyed in 1542 by a flood, and the new capital of Antigua Guatemala (), was founded to replace the old capital. Although the city of Antigua Guatemala became one...
In this article: Guatemala, Chiapas, Central America, Archdiocese of Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, and San Salvador
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Wikipedia | October 17, 2009
Santa Catalina Arch
The Santa Catalina Arch is one of the distinguishable landmarks in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, located on 5th Avenue North. Built in the 17th century, it originally connected the Santa Catalina convent to a school, allowing the cloistered...
In this article: Guatemala and Guatemala City
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Wikipedia | September 30, 2009
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
Saint Joseph Cathedral () is a Roman Catholic church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. The original church was built around 1541, but suffered several earthquakes throughout its history, and the first church building was demolished in 1669.
In this article: Roman Catholic Church, Guatemala, and Central America
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Wikipedia | September 12, 2009
Sacatepequez
...destroyed by the Santa Marta earthquake. Sacatepequez means grasshill and gave its name to the department of Sacatepequez . Sacatepequez and Antigua Guatemala were the two municipalities belonging to the department of Chimaltenango . On...
In this article: Sacatepequez and Guatemala
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PR Newswire: Multicultural News | September 08, 2009
Operation Walk Pittsburgh Performs Over 63 Free Surgeries in Guatemala
...providers from Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Boston, and Philadelphia recently returned from an extraordinary mission abroad to Antigua, Guatemala. Volunteer team members performed more than 63 successful hip and knee replacements on 50...
In this article: Surgery, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Guatemala, Knee replacement, and Arthritis
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The Old New Thing | August 24, 2009
City noises and their effects on songbirds
Robins in Sheffield sing at night because it's too noisy in the daytime. That reminds me that when I was in Antigua, Guatemala, I was told that the songbirds in the city have started mimicking car alarms. Apparently this is also happening...
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Hirners Hotel Guide | March 13, 2009
Hotel Casa Rustica (Antigua, Guatemala)
Hotel Casa Rustica - a great location, 1 block from central park, allows you to be close to the most important sites & gives you a safe, short walk back home every night. Hotel Casa Rustica is located just 1 block from central park. We...
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Hirners Hotel Guide | March 12, 2009
Posada Don Valentino (Antigua, Guatemala)
Posada Don Valentino is a beautiful mid-range hotel in the heart, of the majestic colonial city of Antigua Guatemala. We offer everything that you could need during your stay in Antigua. Our goal is to make your stay as comfortable as...
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lonelyplanet.tv - Encounters | November 09, 2007
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La Antigua Guatemala (commonly referred to as just Antigua or La Antigua) is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala famous for its well-preserved Spanish Mudéjar-influenced Baroque architecture as well as a number of spectacular ruins of colonial churches. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Antigua Guatemala serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. It also serves as the departmental capital of Sacatepéquez Department.
- Also Known As:
- Antigua or La Antigua
- Type:
- Cultural
- Region:
- Latin America and the Caribbean
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