Auditorio Juan Bautista Gutierrez is located within the premises of Universidad Francisco Marroquín. The auditorium with a seating capacity of 603, has 2 general dressing rooms and 8 single dressing rooms as well. The place has a comfortable seating arrangement with the latest light and sound equipment. The venue is mainly used for theaters and concerts.
Since its inception, Istituto Italiano Di Cultura has been molding talented young artists and performers, into famed personalities and stars of the future. Known to dish out some of the inspiring and breath-taking shows, this is one venue that assures its audience is more than just entertained. From plays and musicals, to concerts and dance performances, shows at this venue are certain to have you on the edge of your seat, from the beginning to the end.
While Teatro Elena might not be amongst the biggest venues in the city, it certainly is one of the most loved ones. Known to showcase some of the most iconic and enthralling performances, there's no doubt that this is one of the best places to catch a play. Playing host to highly talented theater troupes, bands and solo artists, audiences can find more than their fair share of entertainment at this venue. Witness some of the most inspirational yet exciting theater performances and feel the hair on the back of your neck stand on its end to the music of fabulous artists.
Both the national police and the office of the governor of Sacatepéquez department are housed within the Palacio de los Capitanes, running the length of the southern side of Parque Central just across the street. Two floors of twenty-seven elegant arches date from the 1760s, although the main structure of the building was constructed in 1558. This was the official center of Central American government until 1773, when the capital was moved to Guatemala City in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake.
As viewers gaze south from the many rooftops and terraces boasting panoramas of Antigua, the spectacular dome crowning the Iglesia de San Francisco stands proudly silhouetted against Volcán Agua. The baroque-style colonial edifice has weathered many earthquakes and visitors today can wander through the ruins and historical museum and imagine the history embedded into these engraved walls. The living culture of this place can be gleaned by attending mass, held three times each day and six times on Sunday, in the vast chapel which was reconstructed in the 1960s. The interior of the church is a blend of elegance and religion, with revered paintings adorning the walls. This is also the site of the Santuario del Santo Hermano Pedro, a Franciscan friar from the late 17th century who continues to represent love for the poor and charity as he did during his life. He was officially sainted in 2002, and as one of the most beloved religious figures in Guatemala, his tomb remains a common destination for pilgrimages.