Route of the Peace and National Identity
Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party.
Guatemala (Latin America and the Caribbean)
Date of Submission: 23/09/2002
Criteria:
(iv)(vi)
Category:
Cultural
Submission prepared by:
Ministry of Culture and Sports
Coordinates:
Central and Eastern region of Guatemala
Ref.: 1760
Description
It comprends an architectural legacy classified as cultural Heritage that includes the three bigger churches of Guatemala and a temple in passing. The Route is integrated for: The Metropolitan Cathedral, the church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced, the smaller Basilica of Esquipulas and San Agustín Acasaguatlán's temple. These buildings were built during the time of Spanish dominance (1524-1821), and they preserve images and other artistic elements that constitute the symbols of the Guatemalan national unit at the moment.



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