Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza, better known as Las Capuchinas, is one of Antigua's most famed ruin sites. Thick, age-striped stone walls guard an interior full of crypts, courtyards, fountains, arched passageways, green lawns, crumbled and crumbling walls, and stairways leading up to engraved decks. These overlook the ruins as well as the city and offer a magnificent view of the surrounding vistas. The building dates to 1736 after its construction was approved by the King of Spain, Felipe V, notably a few short decades before one of Antigua's most devastating earthquakes.
The span of archways facing the northern side of Parque Central is known as the Palacio del Ayuntamiento, an edifice that was mostly constructed in 1743 which now holds a couple historical museums, the City Hall offices, and usually groups of people waiting outside of said offices. The museums are the Museo del Libro Antiguo, honoring the history of print in Guatemala, and the Museo de Santiago, which holds the originals of the mermaid statues gracing the central fountain and historical relics from all over Guatemala. The second floor offers spectacular views of the volcanoes, and this building, like the Carcel de Hombres, once held the town jail.
Museo del Ferrocarril is a place to get acquainted with Guatemala's rail culture. Guided tours are provided to the patrons where information is given about the displayed exhibits like antique clocks, clothing, machinery, maps and telegraphs. The trains were in use in the city of Guatemala over 40 years ago and these trains are still well maintained. Patrons are presented with the travel culture of the ancient days.
Centro Cultural de Espana en Guatemala is one of the popular places of entertainment. The venue offers entertainment in cinemas, cultural activities, music and a lot more. Historical, cultural and social plays are also conducted here. It also invites patrons to enrol for various dance competitions. Musical shows by different artists are conducted here and the venue also provides space to host private events and parties. A great place to get acquainted with the regional culture and participate in the activities offered by the venue.
This church has a Mudejar-style roof. Its interior contains several colonial altarpieces which have been recently restored. There are lots of Baroque images of great historical value, among them ting Jesus on a mule. This temple also contains the remainsthe outstanding Jesús de las Palmas, the only image represen of Archbishop Cayetano Francos y Monroy. It was inaugurated on August 7th, 1789. Confessions take place every day from 9a to midnight.
This theater was named after the Literature Nobel Prize winner, Miguel Angel Asturias. Its construction started in 1951, and the building was finally completed in 1978. Nine years later it was declared part of the National Heritage. With an area of 88,927 square meters, the building is designed to look like a seated jaguar. It is the largest theater in Guatemala and regularly puts on popular music concerts, choral concerts, classical and modern ballets, as well as operas and zarzuelas (Spanish light operas). The facility includes a smaller theater for plays and conferences and a small open-air theater.