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Extreme Baroque Stucco Art from Antigua Guatemala

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In La Antigua Guatemala, I believe, that nothing can rival the baroque stucco art found on the façade of Iglesia de La Merced. There are other baroque fachadas (façades) in Antigua Guatemala, but honestly, the yellow and white stucco found in La Merced is by far the most baroque of all. One more thing I … Read more

Details of the façade of the church of San Gaspar Vivar

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Only when you get a close-up and pay attention to the details on the façade of the church you realise how baroque it really is. I also like to colour of the stucco and the texture and contrast provided by the wear and of the stucco. To top it off, the bells of top gives … Read more

Baroque Style from Antigua Guatemala

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Here is another section of the façade of La Merced Church in La Antigua Guatemala. I also like this particular shot because of the contrast of the yellow paint and the white stucco against the dark blue sky and the irregular shapes on top. What do you think of this vista?

Baroque Style from La Merced Church

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For sure, if you have followed the AntiguaDailyPhoto.Com for a while, you have seen photos of La Iglesia de La Merced, right? Well, in case you have not seen this richly saturated yellow landmark from La Antigua Guatemala, here are some of the previous photos: La Merced Church framed by the Arch of Santa Catalina; … Read more