Antigua
June 2006

Videos by Judith Porter



Antigua Guatemala, founded in 1543, was the seat of Spanish colonial government for the Kingdom of Guatemala.  Throughout its history it was repeatedly damaged by earthquakes.  The city was designated a Cultural Heritage of Mankind site by UNESCO in 1979.  The video includes views of the city from the 1500 meter mountain, Cerro de la Cruz. views of the Cathedral and music played in front of the church, La Merced.

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