Thursday, September 15, 2011

Monasterio Santa Catalina



Built in 1580, this convent is one of the most memorable, beautiful places in Arequipa. It was founded by the richest Spanish families in the colonial era, evident still today because of the vastness of the space and the luxuries inside (an indoor well?)... I can imagine that wealthy young ladies would reside there along with their servants. It's practically its own village within Arequipa. I hope the pictures speak for themselves...

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