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Antigua Guatemala is located in central Central America, 1500 meters above sea level in the Panchoy Valley, near the summit of the Agua and Fuego volcanoes. The centre of the area is threatened by an earthquake. The city was founded in 1543 AD and has administrative functions.
Antigua is a famous ancient city located in the Central American country of Guatemala, founded in 1543, 1500 meters above sea level in the Panchoy Valley, near the summit of the Agua and Fuego volcanoes. The architectural landscape of this small colonial town of more than 50 hectares is dominated by churches and monasteries belonging to the Baroque style of the 18th century. The whole of the city was rebuilt with several successive earthquakes, and the city has the appearance of a defensive fortress, with thick walls and low towers, which are very colorful.
- Chinese name
- Antigua Guatemala
- Foreign name
- AntiguaGuatemala
- continent
- North America
- Home country
- Guatemala
Heritage Name: Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala
Selected in 1979
Selection basis: Cultural Heritage (ii)(iii)(iv)
Location: N14 34 00 W90 40 00
Estate number: 65
Map of the location of World Heritage Sites in Guatemala
1979 according to
Cultural heritage
Selection basis (ii)(iii)(iv),
Antigua Guatemala
be
UNESCO
World Heritage Committee
Approved for listing as a cultural heritage in the"
World Heritage List
".
Selection based on criteria (ii) :
Antigua Guatemala preserves living traces of Spanish culture, the main monument preserved as a ruin built in the 18th century Baroque style, and in the 17th and 18th centuries, Antigua Guatemala was a center for the export of religious images and statues to the rest of the American continent and Spain.
Selection based on criteria (iii):
Antigua Guatemala is one of the earliest and most outstanding examples of urban planning in Latin America, with basic urban planning dating back to 1543. Its religious, private and government buildings are a prominent symbol of Spanish colonial architecture in Antigua.
Selection based on criteria (iv) :
The many churches and monasteries of Antigua Guatemala attest to that
Christian church
The influence of the colonial period on every aspect of daily life in the city. Developed in this area was the Barroco antigueno, a species
Baroque style
The zone-adapted design is designed to withstand earthquakes that are common in the region.
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Evaluation by the World Heritage Committee
Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala is located in the province of Zacatepec in southern Guatemala, about 40 km southwest of the capital Guatemala City. Antigua Guatemala has two parts, the old city and the new city. The old city was founded in 1524, after the founding of the Guatemalan Governorship, and became its capital in the 17th century. In 1776, a new city was built 40 kilometers northeast of the city, which is now the capital of Guatemala City. After its reconstruction, Antigua Guatemala still embodies the appearance of a Spanish colonial city.
Antigua Guatemala
GuatemalaCity, which moved to its present site in 1776, is the capital of Guatemala and the economic and cultural center of the country. On a plateau in the southern volcanic region, 1,480 meters above sea level, with a population of 2.45 million (2019), it is the largest city in Central America.
Rise and rebuild
During the colonial era, the capital of the "Kingdom of Guatemala", which was ruled by the Spanish colonial government, was not on the site of present-day Guatemala City, but in Antigua Guatemala, an hour's drive from Guatemala City. Founded in the early 16th century, the city is situated in a valley on a plateau with a pleasant climate and beautiful scenery, surrounded by the Awa volcano, which is more than 3,000 meters above sea level, and two other volcanoes. You can look up from most places in Antigua and see it
Awa volcano
The top of the mountain. Most of the buildings in the city have a distinct Renaissance style, whether it is a church, a hotel, a town hall, or even a small shop.
Antigua Guatemala
The plan of Juan Bautista Antonelli (who was also responsible for the design of the fortifications of Catanach, Havana, SAN Juan, and Puerto Rico) was in line with a grid that was perpendicular to each other, and he was based on four basic points, east to west. The plazas and passageways of Antigua Guatemala are carefully designed, the whole borrowing some features from the Renaissance. The overall element of a straight urban grid is durable.
This has more than 50 hectares of small
Colonial town
The architectural landscape is dominated by Baloch churches and monasteries belonging to the 18th century. The whole of the city was rebuilt following several successive earthquakes, and the city has the appearance of a defensive fortress, with thick walls, low towers, and multiple colors.
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The political and military center of the Spanish colonial rule
Guatemala, one of the centers of ancient Mayan Indian culture, was colonized by Spain in 1524. In 1527, Spain set up a governor's office in Guatemala, with jurisdiction over Central America except Panama. On September 15, 1821, he declared independence from Spain. It became part of the Mexican Empire from 1822 to 1823. He joined the Confederation of Central America in 1823. After the dissolution of the Federation in 1838, it became an independent state again in 1839. On March 21, 1847, Guatemala declared itself a republic.
During the colonial era, the capital of the "Kingdom of Guatemala", which was ruled by the Spanish colonial government, was not on the site of present-day Guatemala City, but in Antigua Guatemala, an hour's drive from Guatemala City. Founded in the early 16th century, the city is situated in a valley on a plateau with a pleasant climate and beautiful scenery, surrounded by the Awa volcano, which is more than 3,000 meters above sea level, and two other volcanoes. You can look up from most places in Antigua and see it
Awa volcano
The top of the mountain. Most of the buildings in the city have a distinct Renaissance style, whether it is a church, a hotel, a town hall, or even a small shop.
Antigua Guatemala has two parts, the old city and the new city. The old city was founded in 1524, after the founding of the Guatemalan Governorship, and became its capital in the 17th century. In 1776, a new city was built 40 kilometers northeast of the city, which is now the capital of Guatemala City. Antigua Guatemala, like Mexico City, was once the political and military center of the region under Spanish colonial rule. At its peak, Antigua had a population of over 60,000, second only to that of the whole New World
Mexico City
And Lima; There are 30 churches, 18 monasteries, 15 monasteries, 10 chapels, 5 hospitals and one church in the city
Orphanage
and
University of SAN Carlos
. However, in the second half of the 18th century, such a city, full of the combination of nature and people, colonial and indigenous cultures, was abandoned, and the capital of Guatemala was moved to Guatemala City. So, why was Antigua Guatemala abandoned? Because of the "environment," to be precise, because of the natural environment. Antigua, now a famous and tourist-ridden "World Heritage site," faced a difficult decision two hundred years ago - because it was built in an earthquake-prone region, a major earthquake in 1773 destroyed much of the city, and local officials had to ask the King of Spain for permission to move the capital. As a result, Antigua lost its position as the political and cultural center of Guatemala forever and fell silent in ruins.
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The birthplace of Baroque art style
Baroque (Barroco Antigueno) was a popular style of art in the 17th century. The origin of its name varies. One comes from Portuguese or Spanish, meaning not round beads; It is also said that it comes from Italian and has a strange, odd, or inferential meaning. In general, the name was derogatory at the time, and was a term given by 18th-century classical art theorists to an artistic style of the previous century. Baroque art style emphasizes the sense of space, three-dimensional sense and comprehensive means of art forms, absorbs some factors and imagination in literature, drama, music and other fields, is a kind of passionate art, breaking the peace and harmony of reason, has a strong romantic color, and attaches great importance to movement and change. This design style is concentrated in the Catholic church. Baroque art and religion are closely related, whether ancient or contemporary, baroque art is undoubtedly the most glorious page in the history of European and even human civilization.
Antigua Guatemala is known as the birthplace of the Baroque art style, which spread to Latin America. It exported religious art to Spain. The capital offers the Americas of the Baroque era
Colonial city
Unique evidence. Antigua offers a great example of 18th century architecture as a whole, and leads to precise archaeological sites that outline the context of everyday life.
Antigua Guatemala, like Mexico City, was once the political and military center of the region under Spanish colonial rule. The central square of the city is called "National Industrial Square". There are checkerboard roads all around. The layout was typical of a Spanish colonial city at the time. Around the central square there are many beautifully carved and decorated buildings
Baroque architecture
On the north side of the square, there is a city hall building with a two-story cloister supported by solid columns. The famous Franciscan monastery is a baroque building with spiral columns on both sides of its main gate, which has a distinctive character. Antigua Guatemala was devastated by the earthquake, the city of low houses, no high-rise buildings.
cathedral
The Cathedral of Guatemala in Antigua also stands next to the national factory yard. Throughout the colonization of Central America, the Catholic Church played a huge role. The early cathedral collapsed due to an earthquake in 1583. When it was rebuilt, it was extravagant. Many more were built in the city
ecclesia
, monastery,
seminary
. In 1678, it opened the University of SAN Carlos and other institutions of higher learning, which became the religious and cultural center of South America. Compared with the size of the city at that time, Antigua Guatemala had a lot of religious buildings, most of which have been destroyed, but the vestibules of the remaining buildings can be seen as a prosperous scene at that time.
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Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala
Guatemala is one of the centers of ancient Maya Indian culture. It became a Spanish colony in 1524. In 1527, Spain set up a governor's office in Guatemala, with jurisdiction over Central America except Panama. September 15, 1821
Spain
Colonial rule, declaration of independence. It became part of the Mexican Empire from 1822 to 1823. He joined the Confederation of Central America in 1823. After the dissolution of the Federation in 1838, it became an independent state again in 1839. On March 21, 1847, Guatemala declared itself a republic.
This was followed by a series of devastating earthquakes. In 1543, Santiago de Mayor rebuilt it in Antigua Guatemala. Another earthquake in 1717 led to a building boom. During this period, a large number of important buildings were rebuilt. Another earthquake in 1775 left the city in ruins.
In 1775 the Spanish authorities decided to rebuild the capital of Guatemala. Juan. Bautista. Juan Bautista Antonelli (who is also in charge of Catanach, Havana,
SAN Juan
, the design of Puerto Rico's fortifications) plans to conform to a grid that is perpendicular to each other.
Guatemala is located in the tropics, but due to the relatively high altitude, the climate is mild, which is normal
Subtropical climate
. Under the influence of this climate, coffee plants flower and bear more fruit than those in other parts of the world
Coffee plant
Slow. Its mild climate and fertile soil make for an excellent environment for growing coffee. Connoisseurs say this coffee is among the finest and most distinctive in the world. Characteristics: Strong, satisfying taste, medium to high acidity, high density, with excellent
fumigation
The taste of...
The volcano once destroyed this once-prosperous capital city in an instant, taking away all the prosperity and beauty in a single night. After this bumpy mountain city, the splendor of more than 200 years has disappeared, and Antigua has never swaggered again. Antigua, returned to bland, is now laboriously run by the last remaining Indians. These hard-working and strong Indians became coffee producers, they not only discovered the rich and attractive unique smell of Antigua coffee, but also brought it to people all over the world. Today, Antigua coffee enjoys the reputation of being the best quality coffee in the world and is hailed by coffee connoisseurs as the finest and most distinctive coffee in the world. Drinking pure Guatemalan Antigua coffee, and playing a South American folk song, the mind can be pulled far away, far away from the past. The wise Mayans who once existed in the land of Guatemala, they were under the coffee trees that we had never seen before, after a day's work, they enjoyed the authentic Guatemalan coffee after dinner, and watched the sunset gradually disappear at sea.
Guatemalan coffee has a strong aroma, even if you do not drink, just smell the aroma is already a pleasure. Antigua coffee has a rich and velvety alcohol, a rich and lively aroma, and a fine acidity. When the seductive fragrance lingers on the tip of your tongue, there is an indescribable mystery hidden in it. The first bite may be bland, but as the coffee cools, you'll be surprised by its sweetness and depth.
The reason why Antigua coffee is sought after by the vast majority of coffee lovers is simply because of its distinctive aroma. Because it is planted on the belly of a volcanic mountain, it retains its own character more than Costa Rica, mainly because it has more geographical and climatic advantages than Costa Rica. Guatemala is located in the tropics, but its mild climate and fertile soil make for an ideal environment for growing coffee.
The coffee industry, run by the Mayans, once made Guatemala's economy prosperous and dominated the national economy. Unfortunately, the political situation in Guatemala is not conducive to these coffee growers. High production is usually a sign of a country's overall economic prosperity. However, coffee production in Guatemala has declined relative to 700 kilograms per hectare, compared with 900 kilograms per hectare in El Salvador and a staggering 1,700 kilograms per hectare in Costa Rica. The Guatemalan coffee export trade is controlled by private companies, but the National Coffee Council controls other sectors of the coffee industry. Some of Guatemala's best coffee is exported to Japan, where it sells for $3 to $4 a cup. In order to revitalize its own coffee industry, Guatemala has specially established the Specialty Coffee Association, and these high-quality
coffee
With the greatest funding and attention, these efforts will soon bear fruit, and the real beneficiaries will not only be coffee growers, but coffee lovers around the world.
