Founded by the Spanish in the 16th century and situated in a valley surrounded by volcanoes, La Antigua Guatemala was once the capital city of Central America. Rocked by earthquakes and rebuilt many times, the capital was finally moved to Guatemala City in 1773. Today Antigua is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with remarkably well-preserved Spanish colonial buildings and featuring masterpieces of religious architecture. For more information check out Episode 22 under the International Features category.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.