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Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala, commonly known as Antigua or La Antigua, is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala. The city was the capital of the Captaincy General of Guatemala from 1543 through 1773, with much of its Baroque-influenced architecture and layout dating from that period. Antigua Guatemala serves as the capital of the homonymous municipality and the Sacatepéquez Department.
Good to know
- Population: 46,054.
- Founded: 1543.
- Heritage: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Timezone: America/Guatemala.