EPISODE · Jan 2, 2025 · 5 MIN
Santa Catalina Arch
from Discovering Antigua Guatemala · host Hugo Dávila
The Santa Catalina Arch, built in 1694 in Antigua Guatemala, connected the Convent of Santa Catalina’s buildings, enabling cloistered nuns to cross the street discreetly. A blend of Baroque architecture and 19th-century additions, such as its iconic clock, the arch symbolizes resilience, surviving the 1773 earthquakes. Today, it remains a cultural and historical landmark, central to Holy Week processions, daily life, and Antigua’s unique blend of colonial heritage and natural beauty.
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