El Carmen

Even though it survived the Santa Marta earthquakes, it was almost destroyed by the earthquakes of 1917-18 and 1976. However, its façade survived in very good condition, and has been admired ever since as an example of Guatemalan Baroque.

El Carmen. The Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel (abbreviated: OCarm), known as the Carmelites or sometimes known simply as Carmel, is a Roman Catholic mendicant religious order for men and women. Historical records about its origin remain uncertain, but it was probably founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel in the Crusader States. Berthold of Calabria, as well as Albert of Vercelli, have traditionally been associated with the founding of the order, but few clear records of early Carmelite history have survived. The order of Carmelite nuns was formalised in 1452. See more at Carmelites - Wikipedia.

Main facade under restoration.

Main nave under restoration.

See also

• Antigua Guatemala
• Iglesia y Convento de las Capuchinas
• Iglesia de La Merced
• Guatemalan Jade
• Catedral de San José
• Santa Teresa de Jesús Convent
• Centro Cultural la Azotea
• Las Antorchas Restaurant
• El Refectorio Restaurant
• Hotel Museo Casa Santo Domingo

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Source

• Antigua Guatemala - Spanish Colony monuments - Wikipedia

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