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During the reign of the Spanish, the City of Antigua was built and destroyed several times by a series of mudslides and earthquakes only to be reconstructed in even more grandiose fashion each time. At its former apex, during the early 16th Century, Antigua served as the capital of the Spanish Viceroyalty that stretched from Southern Mexico all the way to Panama. Today, visitors delight in the old-world charm of baroque-style colonial ruins mixed with colorfully painted pastel walls and cobblestone streets. The grandeur of la Antigua Guatemala was formally recognized in 1979 when it was named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Antigua is also famous for its people, its culture and its tradition of fine craftsmanship. For centuries, skilled woodworkers, masons and blacksmiths have plied their trades here. Their artistic knowledge has been passed down through generations and today, is integral to the ANTIGUA furniture making process.
Antigua Guatemala is a place like no other. Its colors, its beauty, its mystery and its inspiration are unparalleled. Antigua is our muse. Antigua is our home. |
