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Santa Catalina Convent and Museum was formerly a convent for noblewomen who devoted their life to the worship of Sun God. They weaved clothes for various ceremonies and dedicated their life to teaching. Built between 1601 and 1610 this is one of the interesting Tourist Attractions in Cuzco. From 1975, however, the convent started a museum displaying the religious art of the colonizers. Santa Catalina Convent and Museum is located at Santa Catalina Angosta and it was founded by Lucia Isabel River de Padilla.
Whether you are a religious tourist or a lover of art, you will like Santa Catalina Convent and Museum in Cuzco. The painted arches make this monastery quite beautiful. Having its roots in Incan era this building houses a chapel with frescoes of Inca vegetation. There is a macabre statue of Jesus and an interesting trunk that has Jesus Christ’s life in 3D figurine. The main altar of the church is behind steel bars. The capitulary rooms are decorated with mural paintings and are reputed to be the best in Cuzco.
The museum houses the best of Amerindian art. The collection is worth checking out. This kind of great is a blend of Spanish and Peruvian styles. It also displays Escuela Cusqueña painting and other paintings like that of the Lord of Earthquakes. The paintings of The Virgin of Belen alongwith saint Jose and Saint Juan, Santa Rosa de Lima, Elevation of the Virgin and Saint Rafael, the Archangel. Apart from these there are other religious art like the paintings of Andean painting. It also has a collection of antique furniture and pieces of Academy of Cuzco. The chapels located inside Santa Catalina Convent and Museum are in different styles.
Guided tours are also available for this site. Such sites will help the travelers further to know about the history of this place in South America. The art museum and convent is open for the general public from Monday to Saturday. It is open from 8 am to 11.30 am and from 3 pm to 5.30 pm. On Sundays you can visit Santa Catalina Convent and Museum from 2 pm to 5.30 pm.
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