Yesterday I shared with you an overview image that shows the pillars where these mermaids are carved in. Did you know that there are over one hundred mermaids in Antigua Guatemala? Take a photo tour through the many of the mermaids I have shared in the past and let me know which one is your … Read more
I learned in the conference “Las sirenas de Antigua Guatemala y sus antecedentes históricos” by Dr. Miguel F. Torres, that these this was the second time colonial architect Diego de Porres used mermaids in a building. The first time was on the dome of La Escuela de Cristo parish. It is interesting to see how … Read more
Sirens or mermaids are everywhere in La Antigua Guatemala. Now, my focus is to capture with my camera as many as there are in the architecture of this enchanting colonial town. Somehow, I am drawn to them and I am not sure if it is just the murmur of the fountains or if they are … Read more
This stucco siren is found on the top relief found in the building right across the cathedral on 5a calle oriente. Even though nowadays this building is divided into separate properties, the architectonic details continue along the different properties so easy to determine this was just one property at one point. Does anybody know why … Read more
I wonder what’s the fascination with mermaids and sirens around La Antigua Guatemala, a town located in the highlands of Guatemala, a couple of hours away from the Pacific Ocean at present. Back in 15th Century to travel to the sea from Antigua Guatemala must had been a real adventure; perhaps taking a few days … Read more