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A wide angle view of La Merced Cathedral in Antigua, Guatemala.

A view looking upwards to the heavens through the arches and dome of cathedral ruins in Antigua, Guatemala. The church architecture dominates the image with blue sky and clouds lending the photo an ethereal presentation. Darkness stands black and empty in the lower left corner while clouds of white and light appear on the right side. Note the angelic figures in the middle of the frame, bisecting the light and the dark.

It started with 5 nuns and a novice; but, step by step, they were increasing. It was here that the Clarisas were installed for years. The San Miguel earthquake of 1717 shattered the roof of the convent. The nuns had to go out during the 26 years that the repairs lasted. In 1734 the new convent was inaugurated; but with the later earthquakes 1773 and 1874 the convent was completely ruined and so it continues today. The story struck me.

La Recolección Architectural Complex is a former church and monastery of the Order of the Recollects (Ordo Fratrum Minorum Recollectorum) and its adjacent park in Antigua, Guatemala. It is located in the western part of the old city.

St. Joseph's Cathedral in Antigua, Guatemala.

View on ruin of church in Antigua - Guatemala

Daily exposure of the Parish of San Jose Ruins located in the city of Antigua Guatemala, dated 1545, after being rebuilt due to Earthquake

The San Nicolás de Bari Hospital was the first hospital in America. It was built in 1503 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It was founded by Nicolás de Ovando, governor of the island. Today only ruins remain.

Tourist man doing yoga in a cathedral ruins.

Detail of Nuestra Sra. del Carmen church facade, with its baroque style columns and ornaments.

Ruins of the central nave of the cathedral of Antigua, Guatemala. It was built in 1540 but destroyed by an earthquake in 1773

Ruins of of La Recoleccion. La Recolección Architectural Complex is a former church and monastery of the Order of the Recollects (Ordo Fratrum Minorum Recollectorum) and its adjacent park in Antigua, Guatemala. It is located in the western part of the old city.

Scenic view of ruined church in Antigua, Guatemala Antigua city at sunrise

View of ruin of colonial church in Antigua - Guatemala

Photo taken in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

The magnificent St. Joseph Cathedral in Antigua Guatemala. The city was the capital of Guatemala from 1543 through 1773. At that period was created most of his Baroque-influenced architecture. These characteristics had it designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

Various churches, streets, cobblestone stone, and buildings in Antigua

Details of the facade of the Mercded church in Leon, Nicaragua.

The ruins of Antigua reveal intricate colonial architecture with a prominent statue above the entrance, highlighting the city's rich history and cultural significance.

Old town Panama City, Panama

abandon old church in ruins colonial style in ruins

Oaxaca, Mexico: Man at Iglesia del Carmen Alto Doorway

Ruins of the ancient temple of San Juan, a town buried under the lava of the Paricutín volcano in Mexico.

Old public laundry facilities in the beautiful city of Antigua, Guatemala with Spanish Colonial Architecture Yellow Arches in Old City Antigua Guatemala, Unesco World Heritage Site.

Colonial town Antigua - Ruin Cathedral de Santiago, Guatemala

Temple of the SagrarioThis is one of the most significant constructions in the entire Magical Town due to its majestic architecture, reminiscent of a fortress.It was founded by Vasco de Quiroga in 1540 as the hospital of Santa Marta and it was he himself who asked for a virgin to be made with the technique of corn cane paste. The image was consecrated and called the Virgin of Health. This image remained in the Sagrario until 1908 when it was moved to the Basilica of Patzcuaro.The construction of the tabernacle began in 1603 and over the years various decorative elements were added, which can still be seen today.

Explore the remnants of ancient architecture in Antigua, Guatemala, where detailed stone carvings stand against a backdrop of blue skies and clouds.

Rioseco Monastery ruins in Burgos province, Spain

A beautiful shot of the 7A Norte Pizzeria in Antigua, Guatemala

Oaxaca, Mexico: Iglesia del Carmen Alto Doorway

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