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Palacio de los Capitanes Generales

5 Calle Poniente, Antigua, Guatemala
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Ranked #17 of 32 attractions in Antigua
Type: Historic Sites
Description: This grand palace, parts of which are still in various stages of restoration, is home to several government offices.
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Gladstone, Virginia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
7 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

It is one of the oldest building in Centeral American Very interesting . It has been damaged Many times. The " PARK is accross the street. ONE of Antigua Free "B"s

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Rome, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

maybe in the past it has been a great and important place... now it gave us an idea of a past glory... talking to the locals we found out that they just manage to avoid to trasform it in a mall... luckilly... born2travel.it

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Massachusetts, USA
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28 reviews 28 reviews
13 attraction reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

There is not much to see here other than the front of the building that faces the park. However, the architecture completes the whole Spanish-colonial experience of the central park area.

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Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
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21 reviews 21 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 16, 2012

What a great piece of Guatemalan history. Unfortunately, there's nothing to really see inside, since they are currently housing some government offices. It's a great place to hang out and enjoy a coffee and get out of the rain. And you won't be alone. Most everyone at the parks seeks shelter under here when the rain catches them off guard... More

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Panajachel, Guatemala
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 attraction reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2012

Vert nice building, several arch in the first floor, was the political, accounting, administration, capitain, jail, center for central america until the 1773...

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Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

Lots of history and a nice building, altough a bit neglected - I imagine lack of funds. It has lots of potential.

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Panajachel, Guatemala
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29 reviews 29 reviews
8 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012

Located on the Plaza in Antigua the edifice is stunning. Mnay of the structures around the Plaza are worth visiting and taking photos of.

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Antigua, Guatemala
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54 reviews 54 reviews
11 attraction reviews
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

You will enjoy this beauty of the central square and it is particularly stunning at night when lit.

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Santiago, Chile
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013
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Guatemala City, Guatemala
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012
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