Antigua, part II
Rem Sapozhnikov, Tiwy.com (2004)
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The Arch of Santa Catalina.
It used to be the “secret” passage above the street for the nuns.
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There are more than 40 churches in ruin awaiting restoration. |
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The portal of the church "Iglesia del Carmen".
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The monument to the defender of the Indians, Bartolome de Las Casas.
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The church "Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes".
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The monastery church Las Capuchinas.
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The ancient public laundry in Antigua.
The washing is still going on.
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This demon is waiting to be burned. This ceremony marks the beginning of Christmas vacations for the Guatemalans.
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Ciudad Vieja is Antigua’s neighbour. The volcano Agua is covered in clouds.
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The quiet streets keep memory of the past years.
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The souvenir wealth of Antigua.
There is everything here from wooden masks to the human-height statue of Maximon.
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Maximon is strongly believed by the Guatemalans to be able to make all wishes come true if it is treated with rum.
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Cruz Enrique España is the master of sculptural miniatures and a man of a sound sense of humour.
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"The Silver Romanticist" |
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"After the Social Booze" |
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The restaurant and bar "Fridas" with the Mexican touch in both the interi or and the cuisine.
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Call on for the delicious meals! Here is the menu card of the folk cuisine.
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The hotel and museum "Casa Santo Domingo" where many celebrities stayed at.
Bill Clinton was one of the guests here.
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The reception of the hotel and museum "Casa Santo Domingo".
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The restaurant in the hotel.
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The interior elements of the hotel and museum "Casa Santo Domingo".
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The memorial plate in the hotel and museum "Casa Santo Domingo".
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The Antigua citizens live by tourism. Small hotels can be found here and there.
One of them is "Posada Don Rodrigo".
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