Museum

Museum of Colonial Art

Colonial religious painting and sculpture in the building of the old University of San Carlos.

Antigua Guatemala Views — Erik Cleves Kristensen · CC BY 2.0

The Museum of Colonial Art occupies the building that was home to the University of San Carlos Borromeo, founded in the 17th century and one of the first universities in the Americas. The building alone is worth the visit: its central courtyard, surrounded by Mudéjar-inspired arches, is one of the most beautiful in the city.

The collection brings together religious painting and sculpture from the colonial period, including works by Guatemalan artists and Mexican workshops, and helps you understand the artistic importance Antigua had when it was the capital of the kingdom.

Automatically translated from Spanish.

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Parroquia de San José Catedral, Antigua Guatemala, 2024. — Nerdoguate · CC0

Church

San José Cathedral and the cathedral ruins

The white facade facing Parque Central is only part of it: behind it lie the huge ruins of the colonial cathedral.

100 m from here

Palacio de los Capitanes Generales (1) — Hans Birger Nilsen · CC BY-SA 2.0

Landmark

Palace of the Captains General

The long arcade on the south side of Parque Central, seat of the colonial government of all of Central America.

150 m from here

Fountain of the Sirens (Fuente de las Sirenas) located in the center of Parque Central in Antigua Guatemala, decorated with vibrant floral arrangements. During the November flower festival held annual — Esequeandaahí · CC BY-SA 4.0

Park

Parque Central and the Mermaid Fountain

The old main square, surrounded by the cathedral, the City Hall and the Palace of the Captains General.

150 m from here

Antigua Guatemala: Tanque de la Union (1) — Hans Birger Nilsen · CC BY-SA 2.0

Landmark

Tanque La Unión

The public washing basins with stone arches, facing the Santa Clara ruins and San Pedro church.

150 m from here