The dome is gone, but the pillars adorned with giant mermaids remain of the lateral aisle of the San Francisco El Grande Church in the southeast of Antigua Guatemala. Come back tomorrow to see a close-up view of one of the giant mermaids carved in each corner of this structure.
The Franciscans were among the first religious orders to arrive to Guatemala, 1530. The construction of this church began in 1579, through the centuries this building has been partially destroyed by earthquakes. This latest reconstruction began in 1960. Click here to see the entire façade of Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande.
Did you know September is Hurricane Month! That’s right, usually the ninth month of the year has more hurricanes than any other month. I have shared with y’all a photograph with this perspective before, click here to see it, and let me know if you like it. By the way, you can purchase a print … Read more
This vista of San Francisco El Grande church was made from inside the museum and ruins adjacent to the south of the church. Enjoy!
Believe it or not, this was one of the coldest mornings thus far during this Winter season, 8C/46F, yet one of the most beautiful morning with cloud-free skies and lots of spectacular light. You really ought to come to Antigua Guatemala during the Winter season, it’s quite possibly the most fabulous time to visit. One … Read more
Here’s another take on one of my favorite wall in Antigua Guatemala. If you’re in town, don’t miss this wall on the south side of the San Francisco El Grande church; this is the same street that takes to El Calvario.
We revisit the beautiful complex of San Francisco El Grande church which shared a black and white photograph taken at night of its façade. This is what we what we said ten days ago about it. The Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande is one of the favorite churches for photographers to photograph. There’s always … Read more
Here’s one more doses of the black and white series of the churches in and around Antigua Guatemala. Today’s turn is for Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande one of the most popular destinations in Antigua Guatemala. The Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande is one of the favorite churches for photographers to photograph. There’s … Read more
This is the rear end of San Francisco El Grande Church as you walk south, following the Stations of the cross. As a matter of fact the cupola and roof-top details are part of one of the Stations of the cross.Basically, the route for the Stations of the Cross goes from the San Francisco El … Read more
Normally, the cathedral is the most important church in a town, but in La Antigua Guatemala, a colonial town full with so many churches, the San Francisco El Grande Church has to be the most important of all. Can you guess why?
Modernity has arrived to the quincentennial Antigua Guatemala. Surely you remember all the talk about the cellular telephones available from Q100 with Q150 of air time and NO contracts or the sim cards (chips) available from Q25 that you can put in your flashed (liberated) cell phone to get a Guatemalan telephone number while in … Read more