Palace of the Captain Generals, Colonial museum and government building in Central Square, Antigua Guatemala
The Palace of the Captain Generals extends across an entire block with stone columns and masonry arcades facing the main plaza.
Built in 1558 as the first two-story structure in the region, the palace served as headquarters for Spanish colonial administration until 1773.
The National Museum of Guatemalan Art within the palace displays collections representing the artistic heritage of the country through different periods.
The building contains offices of the Guatemala Tourism Institute, National Police, and Sacatepequez Department administration on its ground floor.
Multiple earthquakes throughout centuries shaped the current structure, with archaeological restoration using century-old stored stone columns from previous constructions.
Location: Antigua Guatemala
GPS coordinates: 14.55603,-90.73391
Latest update: March 11, 2025 05:31
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