Santa Catalina Arch and Agua Volcano, Antigua Guatemala

Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua Guatemala
The Santa Catalina Arch, a prominent landmark in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, was constructed in the 17th century. Originally, it served as a passageway connecting the Santa Catalina convent to an adjacent school, facilitating movement for cloistered nuns without them having to venture onto the streets. A clock was later added to the arch's summit in the 1830s, during the period of the Central American Federation. The arch stands today as a symbol of the city's colonial past, with the Agua Volcano visible in the background.
Photo taken in February 2020.
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Historic center of Antigua Guatemala: Santa Catalina Arch, markets, ruins and surrounding volcanoes
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