Guatemala City (9) |
Source: WTL© digital photograph (2008) taken on site in Guatemala City. Image: The Palacio Nacional. Comments: This gigantic palace was constructed with prison labor during World War II (1939-1944) in a mixgture of grand architectural styles, from Renaissance to neo-Napoleonic. After the conclusion of the civil war in 1996, this building has been used for presidential receptions and for tourist museum visits. Embedded images: For a few more views of the façade of the Palacio Nacional, see: => Guate City #9a. |
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