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Santo Domingo Church vs Museo de Vida Monastica - Monasterio de Santa Catalina del Cusco
Both Santo Domingo Church and Convento de Santa Catalina are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Santo Domingo Church ranks significantly higher than Convento de Santa Catalina. Santo Domingo Church scores 96 with endorsements from 3 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Santo Domingo Church
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Koricancha, Cusco, Peru
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Frommer's
"Qoricancha and Santo Domingo together form perhaps the most vivid illustration in Cusco of Andean culture's collision with western Europe."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Less baroque and ornate than many of Cuzco’s churches, it is notable for its charming paintings of archangels depicted as Andean children in jeans and T-shirts. "
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"São Domingo church is easily recognisable by its large yellow and white façade, the alcoves of which are adorned with religious statues, as well as its green shutters and doorway. "
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Museo de Vida Monastica - Monasterio de Santa Catalina del Cusco
Frommer's
Fodor's
Calle Santa Catalina Angosta 401, Cusco, Peru
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Frommer's
"A small convent a couple of blocks west of the Plaza de Armas, Santa Catalina was built between 1601 and 1610 on top of the Acllawasi, where the Inca emperor sequestered his chosen Virgins of the Sun."
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Fodor's
"An extensive collection of Cusqueñan religious art is the draw at this still-working Dominican convent, which incorporates a 1610 church with high and low choirs and baroque friezes."
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