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Exotic Flowers at a Niche in Antigua Guatemala

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We continue this week mini series of beautiful spots in Antigua Guatemala with niche which always has exotic flowers on display. Interesting enough, this is just corridor between a patio and the street, so not many people stops to smell the coffee, so to speak. Nevertheless, I am sure many of you know exactly where … Read more

Consecutive Day 3626 of 3654 — Focus On The Details

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All along the nearly ten years of publishing daily stories from Antigua Guatemala, I have often focus on the details to tell a better story. Niches and their effigies, of course, are a great way to show what people from Antigua Guatemala care about. In Antigua Guatemala, niches are found everywhere, from temples, to business … Read more

San Francisco El Grande Niche

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This niche and statue of San Francisco (Saint Francis) can be found at the entrance of the façade looking north of Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande, that’s the one on 7a calle poniente and 1a avenida, shown a few days ago on Details of San Francisco El Grande Church. Niches are among my favorite … Read more

Architectonic Baroque Details

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La Antigua Guatemala is full of hidden treasures which are visible at plain view. One must be ready to look for them though. The Santiago emblem tiles from yesterday are a very good example. Today’s baroque niche is another good example. Do you know where one can find this architectonic baroque detail in La Antigua … Read more