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Review:
The Santa Catalina Monastery in Arequipa is an excellent example of Peru's religious architecture. Founded in 1597, the monastery is still a fully functioning convent to this day. At its peak, the complex held around 150 nuns and 300 servants. Santa Catalina was damaged by two powerful earthquakes in the 1960s, but the building was quickly repaired with donations from locals and outsiders. Made completely of sillar, the unique volcanic rock found in most of Arequipa's buildings, the Santa Catalina Monastery makes for a great stop during a city tour. Visitors can see the convent as part of a self-guided tour or with help from a trained guide.
Santa Catalina 301, Arequipa, Peru, Phone: +51-54-60-82-82
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