Antigua Fragments: Colonial-style Window
This week I will share with y’all fragments from the architecture of Antigua Guatemala. Let’s start with this iconic colonial-style window. Enjoy!
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A Typical Vista from Our Times
Antigua Guatemala is so photogenic that even under quarantine, lockdown and curfew still looks amazing, don’t you agree? Here’s one of favorite textured walls in Antigua Guatemala.
Faux Colonial Style Living Room Window
How about having a living room window like this one? Do you like the colonial architecture found in Antigua Guatemala? How about meeting for cafecito and good conversation at this living room?
Everything burns if you apply the proper spark
Todo arde si le aplicas la chispa adecuada… that’s the line from the song “La Chispa Adecuada” by Héroes del Silencio, a Spanish band from the 90s which is very popular in Guatemala. By the way, the lead singer, Enrique Bunbury went on to a successful solo career. Many people say Bunbury owns a house … Read more
Textured Red Wall with a Window
If you have followed the daily updates of AntiguaDailyPhoto for a while you would know that here we only served rich saturated colours, sometimes with textures as is the case today. Honestly, I can’t say exactly what compels me to photograph walls like this, but I can honestly say that I like it; I hope … Read more
Perspective Is Everything!
Yes, perspective is everything! If you don’t believe me compare the Tea Partiers and the Occupy Wall Street movement, since both share some similarities on the surface, but represent opposite world views as shown in this article from Aljazeera: Tea Partiers: The self-hating 99 per cent. There may be surface similarities between the two uprisings, … Read more
Garden Under The Rain
Here’s a rainy season vista from A Room With A View. Believe it or not, La Antigua Guatemala always shows its most beautiful face even when the heavens cry incessantly. Don’t you agree?
Let Me Out!
I would also want out with such a gorgeous day. This beautiful dog was so peaceful and enjoying the breeze that it appeared like he didn’t mind being in such a tight spot. Although, I am sure that he was offer a walk, he would wiggle his tail, don’t you think?
Amantes a La Antigua
Do you believe this couple will also record their names interlocked inside a heart as proof their present love?
A Room With A View
Don’t we all would love to have a room with a view? Even though this is not my daily view, I can’t complaint from my rooms with different views towards the jardín florido, flowering garden. 😉 [gmap]
A Room With A Window
Arched windows are quite common in La Antigua Guatemala; I am sure I have shown you one arched window before, but I believe today’s image is a better example since you get to see the window in context. This magnificent garden is part of the El Sitio Cultural, one of the culture centers of Antigua … Read more
Typical Architectonic Details from Antigua
A quick search for architectonic details throws beams, arches, baroque elements, Spanish-tile roofs, windows, doorways, et-cetera. Each an individual entry showing a distinct aspect or element of the colonial architecture of La Antigua Guatemala. In today’s photo I was able to capture several elements: the cupola, the window with its ironworks crate, the ojo de … Read more
Dining at Doña Luisa Xicotencatl
Here’s another vista which conveys the mellow and relaxing atmosphere of La Antigua Guatemala. This image was taken at Doña Luisa Xicotencatl restaurant. My best wishes for you and make sure you have a mellow and relaxed weekend!
Casa Antigüeña: The Bedroom
We are just about done with the Casa Antigüeña series. Here you can see the master bedroom which basically has two large doors; one that opens into a balcony that overlooks a common area garden and the other (not seen) door opens to a private garden. Once again you find a fireplace which get very … Read more
There Goes 2008
That’s it. As the sun sets today we will be waving goodbye to 2008. I want to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful people who have left comments or sent feedback. I want to send a big THANK YOU to all of you who supported my efforts through donations towards the hosting bills, … Read more