La Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala, commonly known as Antigua or La Antigua, is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala. The city was the capital of the C…
Antigua Guatemala, commonly known as Antigua or La Antigua, is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala. The city was the capital of the Captaincy General of Guatemala from 1543 through 1773, with much of its Baroque-influenced architecture and layout dating from that period. These characteristics had it designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Antigua Guatemala serves as the capital of the homonymous municipality and the Sacatepéquez Department.
  • Country: Guatemala
  • Established: 1542
  • Elevation: 1,545 m (5,069 ft)
  • Department: Sacatepéquez
  • Criteria: Cultural: ii, iii, iv
  • Reference: 65
  • Inscription: 1979 (3rd Session)

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