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Santa Catalina Monastery Tour
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Stop At: Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Santa Catalina 301, Arequipa Peru
The impressive thing of the monastery is its interior, counts on several streets and its own cemetery. History indicates that this place was created with the purpose of giving welcome and instruction to the ladies who wanted to practice religious life from criollas, mestizas to Spanish and how at a certain moment low-income nuns were admitted.
The place has a Pinacoteca or gallery that houses approximately 400 pieces; inside which highlight pieces of religious art.
One of the most important characters is Sister Ana de los Ángeles for her ability to perform miracles and predictions.
At present, the monastery treasures splendid pieces of art of Baroque influence and paintings of the Cusco school.
At the end of the 1-hour tour, you can choose to stay at the monastery to take photographs or visit the monastery's cafeteria on your own.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Santa Catalina 301, Arequipa Peru
The impressive thing of the monastery is its interior, counts on several streets and its own cemetery. History indicates that this place was created with the purpose of giving welcome and instruction to the ladies who wanted to practice religious life from criollas, mestizas to Spanish and how at a certain moment low-income nuns were admitted.
The place has a Pinacoteca or gallery that houses approximately 400 pieces; inside which highlight pieces of religious art.
One of the most important characters is Sister Ana de los Ángeles for her ability to perform miracles and predictions.
At present, the monastery treasures splendid pieces of art of Baroque influence and paintings of the Cusco school.
At the end of the 1-hour tour, you can choose to stay at the monastery to take photographs or visit the monastery's cafeteria on your own.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Tickets
- Guide
- Entry/Admission - Monasterio de Santa Catalina
Not included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Transport
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
85%
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