
National Palace of Culture, Guatemala City (must see)
The symbol of Guatemala and a fine architectural gem, Palacio National de la Cultual or National Palace of Culture is an ornate landmark building crowning Parque Central. Construction of the Palace was completed in 1943 under orders from president General Ubico, and it was to function as presidential headquarters. The Palace is also known to be a ‘Zero Kilometer’, a point from which all the country’s roads start. The Palace has over three hundred rooms, with many open to the public. The mixture of architectural designs includes Moorish courtyards, carved stone frescoes, window arches and ornate columns.
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National Palace of Culture on Map
Sight Name: National Palace of Culture
Sight Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala (See walking tours in Guatemala City)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala (See walking tours in Guatemala City)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Create Your Own Walk in Guatemala City
Creating your own self-guided walk in Guatemala City is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Guatemala City Introduction Walking Tour
Life in Guatemala City is exciting and lively, as it is the largest city of the Republic of Guatemala. The city is separated into numerous zones with streets that are well endowed with colourful shops, cafes, relaxing areas and street markets. All these give tourists a realistic impression of what it is like to live in Guatemala City. The following walking tour will take you to the most... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Guatemala City Culture Venues
Guatemala attracts many tourists with its numerous prominent landmarks, statues and interesting museums. The museums provide the opportunity to discover some important historical artifacts. The following walking tour will take you to the most interesting cultural attractions in the city.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Religious Buildings Walk
Guatemala City features something interesting and entertaining for everyone. The landmarks here are amazing and the architecture is impressive and unique. Every religious building in this city is a part of local culture and life. Take this walking tour to discover some of the most famous churches in Guatemala City.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.1 Km or 3.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.1 Km or 3.2 Miles