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1. guatemala/tra08/gua_mu.htm
<title>Antigua Guatemala. </title>
<text>Antigua was the nation's capital from 1543 until the devastating earthquake of 1773, when the capital was moved 45km to the east to the present site of Guatemala City. Antigua is among the oldest and most beautiful cities in the Americas. Set amidst three magnificent volcanoes - Agua, Fuego and Acatenango - its superb yet sturdy colonial buildings have weathered 16 earthquakes and numerous floods and fires. Antigua is especially beautiful during Semana Santa, when the streets are carpeted with elaborate decorations of coloured sawdust and flower petals. The city's churches have lost much of their Baroque splendour, the post-earthquake repair and restoration leaving them denuded of embellishment and elegance. However, many remain impressive, in particular La Merced , the Iglesia de San Francisco and the Convento de las Capucinas (now a museum). Casa K'ojom is a fascinating museum of Mayan music and ceremonies and related artefacts, and a visit to the local cemetery also provides an insight into ancient Mayan beliefs. On Sundays, visitors and locals alike gather to assess the goods for sale at the bustling market held in Parque Central . </text> 
Market in the plaza, Antigua Guatemala (16K)
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