Gate of La Ermita del Calvario

Gate of La Ermita del Calvario

In the most southeast end of Antigua Guatemala you can find this 3- arch gate for the Hermitage of El Calvario. El Calvario or Calvary (Golgotha) is the name of the mount on the outskirts of Jerusalem where it is believed that Jesus Christ was crucified. This church with its three arches provides a symbolic representation … Read more

Iglesia El Calvario in Antigua Guatemala

Iglesia El Calvario in Antigua Guatemala by Rudy Giron

I always recommend to carry a camera with you at all times because you never know when a photo will manifest itself in front of you or the light quality would be just right to enhance a building or a person you have been meaning to photograph. Such was the case for today’s picture of … Read more

Side view of Iglesia del Calvario

I don’t know if I am attracted to yellow, but somehow in the dry season I captured many yellows and blues. If you ask me, I believe antigüeño yellow should be the official color of Antigua Guatemala. What do you think, should antigüeño yellow be the official colour of La Antigua Guatemala?

Entrance to Iglesia El Calvario

Entrance to Iglesia El Calvario by Rudy Giron

El Calvario or Calvary (Golgotha) is the name of the mount on the outskirts of Jerusalem where it’s believed that Jesus Christ was crucified. This church with its three arches provides a symbolic representation of the crucifixion; with each arch representing each cross. As I have explained before, the natural limestone-based paints have a transparent … Read more