Templo de Minerva, Greek-style temple in Hipodromo del Norte, Guatemala City, Guatemala
The Temple of Minerva sits on a raised platform with six columns on each side and measures 25 meters in diameter with Greek allegorical friezes.
President Manuel Estrada Cabrera commissioned the construction of this temple in 1901, dedicating it to the goddess Pallas Athena and Guatemalan students.
The building hosted the Minerva Festivals, celebrating academic excellence with numerous student events and educational ceremonies throughout its active period.
Before its demolition in 1953, the temple functioned as a grandstand for the Enrique Torrebiarte baseball diamond and served various cultural purposes.
The temple's brick and Portland cement structure featured iron frameworks and stamped steel ceilings designed by architect Manuel María Girón.
Location: Guatemala City
Inception: 1901
GPS coordinates: 14.62278,-90.53139
Latest update: May 24, 2025 04:25
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