Church of Saint Augustine

Each ruin or temple of Antigua Guatemala causes a different impression upon the visitor. Some have minute details and finishes, while others encourage meditation. Saint Augustine fosters peace, perhaps because of its surroundings.

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This church is located in a very quiet neighborhood of Antigua Guatemala, across the street from the El Sitio Cultural Center in 5th Street West and 7th Avenue South.

The chronicles of yore state that the church was the abode of very valuable paintings and beautiful altars.

It was dedicated to Saint Augustine. At first, authorization for the construction was denied because the neighborhood was very poor. This Renaissance-style church was completed in 1657.

The church is not open to the public because the earthquakes of 1717, 1751, and 1773 damaged it severely.

The ruins were used as stables until the roof caved in.