Location: Guatemala City
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What to do and see in Guatemala City, Guatemala Department: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Guatemala City draws visitors whose interests range from Maya history to contemporary culture. Two museums house Maya artifacts, some of which were discovered on a nearby archaeological site. Other museums exhibit indigenous and modern art. In Mercado Central, an underground market, shoppers bargain with vendors selling local handicrafts. Additional attractions include a botanical garden and a scale replica of the Eiffel Tower. A night out in bustling Zona Viva caps off a day of sightseeing.
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1. St James Episcopal Church
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
St. James Episcopal Cathedral was built in 1967 and houses the only English speaking Episcopal congregation in Guatemala City. St. James Episcopal Church is an English speaking congregation in Guatemala City. We have Holy Communion and children services each Sunday at 9:15AM, and refreshments served afterwards.
2. Catedral Metropolitana
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4.5 based on 519 reviews
Built between 1782 and 1868 on the edge of Plaza Mayor, this Baroque-styled church contains ornate altars, statues and colonial artwork.
Reviewed By myom624 - Coquitlam, Canada
Really "quite awesome" once stepped inside this cathedral was seeing its main aisle which I would just describe as one "packed with grandness" where along its both sides are not small but "quite sizeable" paintings depicting the life events of Christ (and with brief descriptions of the artists below from which can be determined the "historic ages" of the paintings themselves!) and also a "unique sight" (as such had been seen in no other cathedral before) which is that of "super-sized" medals likely kind of bigger versions of the medals awarded in this country for exceptional services & such. So yes, a big cathedral with quite plentiful to see inside where apart from those along the main aisle are also shrines & secondary altars (along the two length-side aisles) also with their own displays of interesting sculptures & such, this cathedral actually is one reminiscent for me of those in South America (with grand & ornate interiors in many of the "main cathedrals" of the cities) than in Central America (with just generally plain cathedral interiors from Panama & up with a few exceptions such as the Cathedral of Leon in Nicaragua & the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City). And with the entrance from a "pedestrian street" located on the south side, very conveniently right beside that entrance is Mercado Central (a great place for all kinds of Guatemala souvenirs & also like a food court down below for some delicious "local meals"). And yes, also definitely to stop by while at this area are the 2 sites at just a very short walk from this cathedral (to the right after coming out): the city's "main plaza" Plaza Mayor de la Constitucion (with really quite a bit of space to walk around where at about its center are a big national flag & a fountain and yes where the "west face" of this cathedral is on the Plaza's east side) and the "long building" of Palacio Nacional de la Cultura on the Plaza's north side (with 2 levels of a "fairly impressive" interior to see on an hourly-or-so "guided tour").
3. Iglesia de San Francisco
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
The intricately carved wooden altar and the statue titled Jesus Nazareno del Perdon are the highlights in this church built between 1800 and 1851
Reviewed By alaylas
Definitely visit.It's a beautiful church in Guatemala. It's on 6 av. and worth the walk to stop in for a few minutes.
4. Mezquita Aldawa Islamica de Guatemala
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
5. La Merced
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4.5 based on 123 reviews
This beautiful church contains artwork that was moved from La Merced in Antigua after that building was destroyed by earthquakes.
Reviewed By Elchichagt - Guatemala City, Guatemala
If you like historic places and religious buildings, La Merced is right for you! The best day to visit is on wenesdays because in this Church you will find the miracaulos: San Judas Tadeo, and specially in this day you will see a lot of sales specially for worship him. If you are a beliver buy the ninth for pray and you will me amezed of the results. Near this Church, if you like tasting the real flavor of Guatemala, there are 1 or 2 little cafeterias where you will find a refreshing and tastful beverage called "Fresco de Suchiles" made of a mix of fruits of Guatemala.
6. Union Church of Guatemala
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4.0 based on 28 reviews
Union Church is an interdenominational congregation offering christian services in English on Sundays at 8:15am (Contemporary Service), 11am (Traditional Service) and 6:00pm (The Worship Experience). Union Church is a congregation where you and your family can enjoy fellowship with English-speaking christians, where you can grow biblically, where you can worship meaningfully, and where you can serve God through serving others. The church's administrative office is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm.
