Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
Palace of the Captaincy General
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 28, 2013
1. Palace of the Captaincy General Marker
This marker and others like it were put up in Antigua and elsewhere to mark the 400th anniversary of the first Spanish city in Guatemala in 1524.
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales del Reyno de Goathemala
Durante 231 años esta ciudad fue la metropoli de Centro America
Palace of the Captaincy General of the Kingdom of Goathemala
During 231 years this city was the metropolis of Central America
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings.
Location. 14° 33.375′ N, 90° 44.013′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. It can be reached from 5a Calle Poniente. This marker is found in the main corredor of the Palace of the Captaincy General. The street in front of the Palace is blocked off to vehicle traffic so it is only visible to pedestrians. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5ta Calle Poniente between 4ta and 5ta Avenidas, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sculptor Quirio Cataño (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founding of Santiago de Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker); California Avocado Society Thanks Guatemala
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Regarding Palace of the Captaincy General. The Palace of the Captaincy General was initially constructed in 1558, 15 years after the designation of Santiago de los Caballeros as the capital of Guatemala in 1543. The Palace was used as the administrative and military headquarters for the region. After the 1773 earthquake and the moving of the capital to present-day Guatemala City, the Palace was emptied of most of its infrastructure and fell into disuse. The Palace was again used as a jail and police headquarters for the department during the 1900s until finally being renovated in 2010.
The marker was likely mounted here in 1924 as part of the 400th anniversary celebrations
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 28, 2013
2. Palace of the Captaincy General Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 28, 2013
3. Palace of the Captaincy General
Photographed by Eadward Muybridge, 1875
4. Palace of the Captaincy General in 1875
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 28, 2013
5. Palace of the Captaincy General inscription
This inscription is found on the left side of the Palace roof. It dedicates the renovation work done in 1764 by Luis Dies Navarro to the Spanish monarchy led by Charles III.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2014, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 813 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 17, 2014, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
