Guatemala City – Historical Centre

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The historical centre of the city is full of art, culture and fantastic architecture. The Palacio Nacional, built in a mix of architectural styles, Baroque, neo-classical and Renaissance, houses an art gallery which displays the works of the best artists in Guatemala such as Alfredo Galvez Suarez, Julio Urruela, Rodolfo Galiotti Torres and Carlos Rigalt.

Central Market, split into two levels, is a lively and colourful place to shop for arts and crafts and fresh local produce. On the top level you can buy typical Guatemalan dresses and shirts, jewellery, pottery decorated with quetzals and Mayan serpent gods and crafts. The bottom level contains a vibrant farmers market offering fresh food and some livestock. If you enjoy shopping for a bargain this is the place to go and be prepared to haggle!

If you prefer to take a walk through the city, a good starting place is the Plaza Mayor. Here you will see the neo-classical Metropolitan Cathedral, founded in 1782, but not completed until 1867. The most striking feature of the construction is the vaulted ceiling which was designed by Don Marcos Ibañez. Displayed inside are a collection of religious paintings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. With its wealth of golden mouldings, the Cathedral's organ was designed by Francisco Mariano López and his son.

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