Arch of Santa Catalina

When it was built: Built in 1694, baroque style. It was damaged by the earthquakes of 1773, after which it underwent several repairs. This included the construction of a turret and the inclusion of a Lamy Amp Lacroix clock of French origin. (Owens, 2022)

Curious facts: It is built between two convents, the Convent of the Virgin and the Convent of Santa Catalina with the purpose of serving as a bridge to the nuns confined there, since when taking the vow they had to avoid all contact with the outside world. (Melgar, 2015)

Today: It is an icon of Antigua Guatemala. The convents function as hotels.

Where: 5ª Avenida Norte 28, La Antigua Guatemala.

Open to the public 24 hours a day.

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