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Iglesia Santo DomingovsMonasterio de Santa Catalina
Both Monasterio de Santa Catalina and Iglesia Santo Domingo are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Monasterio de Santa Catalina is the choice of most professionals compared to Iglesia Santo Domingo. Monasterio de Santa Catalina comes in at #1 in Arequipa with endorsements from 4 sources such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Iglesia Santo Domingo
Fodor's
Arequipa, Peru
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Fodor's "With hints of Islam in its elegant brick arches and stone domes, this cathedral carries an aura of elegance." Full review
Monasterio de Santa Catalina
Lonely Planet Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
Frommer's
Santa Catalina 301, Arequipa, Peru
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Even if you’re overdosed on colonial edifices, this convent shouldn’t be missed." Full review
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At the end of the four years they could choose between taking their vows and entering into religious service, or leaving the convent – the latter would most likely have brought shame upon their family.
Fodor's "A city unto itself, this 5-acre complex of mud-brick, Iberian-style buildings—a working convent and one of Peru's most famed cultural treasures." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Santa Catalina convent (16C), the highlight of a visit to Arequipa, is nowadays only inhabited by twenty or so nuns who live an austere life." Full review
Atlas Obscura "This 16th-century monastery was founded to cloister the daughters of wealthy local families. " Full review
Frommer's "Arequipa's serene Convent of Santa Catalina, founded in 1579 under the Dominican order, is the most important and impressive religious monument in Peru" Full review
