Just across from Antigua’s “Central Park,” Cathedral de Santiago (also known as Saint Joseph Cathedral) can hardly be considered a cathedral, at least …

Antigua Guatemala Cathedral stands on the site of a church originally constructed in 1541. Several earthquakes damaged the original building, leading to its demolishment in 1669. Another building took its place, consecrated in 1680. This church was one of …

Works started in 1819 and, in 1832, a beautiful baroque building, located at the heart of Antigua's "Centro Histórico" and in front of the city's "Parque Central", was consecrated as "Parroquia de San José"! It is only a parish, but it is locally and lovingly known and attended as a true cathedral.

30/08/2020 · The Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, or Cathedral do San José is by far one of the best churches in Antigua to visit. It’s easy to find: right off the main square in Antigua, the Plaza Mayor. It’s easy to find: right off the main square in Antigua, the Plaza Mayor.

San Jose Cathedral (ruins), Antigua. The first cathedral on this site was begun in 1545; construction was so poor, however, that the structure was in a constant state of disrepair, and an earthquake in 1583 brought down much of the roof. In 1670 work started on a new cathedral worthy of the town's role as a capital city.

28/08/2017 · Antigua Cathedral. Antigua Cathedral was originally built in 1541, but was later destroyed by an earthquake. It was rebuilt in 1680, yet the devastating earthquake of 1773 (which destroyed many of Antigua’s oldest buildings) seriously damaged it yet again.

ANTIGUA GUATEMALA. Hotel La Catedral is set in Antigua's charming Old Town, in a privileged location right next to the Cathedral and Central Square. Our small Hotel is within walking distance of countless restaurants, cafés, antique and typical shops, and Antigua's most interesting tourist attractions such as convents, churches and historical sites.