Palacio del Ayuntamiento

Antigua


This double-decker structure on the north side of the park dates from the 18th century. Besides town offices, the palace houses the Museo del Libro Antiguo, showcasing the early days of Guatemalan printing. The stone benches looking over to the park from beneath the lower arcade make a fine people-watching perch.


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