Holy Cross Cathedral, Santa Cruz del Quiché, Roman Catholic cathedral in Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala.
The Holy Cross Cathedral exhibits Spanish colonial architectural elements with a prominent clock tower and stone walls in the central plaza of the city.
The cathedral, constructed in 1768, incorporates stones from the ancient Maya capital Q'umarkaj after Spanish conquistadors dismantled the indigenous city.
The cathedral hosts substantial Holy Week processions dedicated to the Buried Lord and Virgin of Sorrows, combining Catholic traditions with local indigenous practices.
The cathedral remains open for religious services and welcomes visitors throughout the year, serving as the administrative center of the Quiché diocese.
The cathedral structure demonstrates the direct transformation of Maya architectural materials into Spanish colonial religious buildings in Guatemala.
Location: Santa Cruz del Quiché
GPS coordinates: 15.02981,-91.14881
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:12
Guatemala contains several photographic subjects within its borders. Maya ruins such as Tikal, Yaxha and Quiriguá stand in the tropical forests of Petén and Izabal. Colonial architecture appears in Antigua Guatemala, where the Santa Catalina Arch and painted facades line cobblestone streets. Lake Atitlán sits between three volcanoes, with towns like Santiago Atitlán and San Marcos La Laguna offering different perspectives on the water. Active volcanoes including Pacaya and Acatenango provide opportunities to photograph lava flows and crater landscapes. The highland areas of Alta Verapaz hold Semuc Champey, a natural limestone pool, and the caves of Lanquín and Candelaria. Hot springs at Fuentes Georginas lie near Quetzaltenango in the western highlands. Chichicastenango Market documents textile trade and indigenous ceremonies. Livingston on the Rio Dulce shows Garifuna culture on the Caribbean coast, while Monterrico offers black sand beaches on the Pacific. Less visited sites like Dos Pilas, Takalik Abaj and Iximche add pre-Columbian contexts. The collection covers both well known and remote locations across Guatemala's varied geography.
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