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Iglesia y Convento de Santo Domingo - Historical Building Antigua - Guatemala
The ruins of Santo Domingo church and convent complex stand inside the grounds of the beautiful Hotel Casa Santo Domingo on the eastern edge of town. Between 1542 and 1666, the Dominican order built one of the largest, richest and most important convents in the colonial city. However, during the 1773 earthquake, both the convent and church were destroyed and its precious works of art were transferred to the new capital. Much later, stone and other materials were taken from the ruins to reconstruct houses and other buildings. After archeological investigations and restoration, the hotel opened in 1989 and the remains of the ruins form an integral part of the Paseo de los Museos. There is a charge for non-guests to enter the ruins and museum complex.
Location:
3a. Calle Oriente #28
Antigua, Guatemala
Historical Building Types:
Colonial architecture, Site of historic significance, Church and museum
Getting There
Inside Hotel Casa Santo Domingo
Price Description:
$5
Relative price: Budget
Open Hours from:9 a.m.
Open Hours to:6 p.m.
Days Closed:Open Monday to Sunday
Travel Skills: None
You Need to Bring:
Camera
Paseo de los Museos
Currencies accepted
Guatemalan quetzal
Contact Information:
Phone: (502) 7820 1220
Fax: (502) 7820 1221
E-mail: (502) 7820 1221
URL: www.casasantodomingo.com.gt
Here are other activities in and around Antigua that may be of interest: Colegio de San Jeronimo, Iglesia y Convento de la Recoleccion, Iglesia y Convento de Santa Clara, Cathedral de Santiago, Palacio de los Capitanes, San Francisco El Grande Church, Las Capuchinas, La Merced and Nuestra Señora de la Merced, Church and Convent .
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