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SANTA CATALINA |
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Santa Catalina
Built by the Spanish between 1601 and
1610 on top of Acllahuasi, where the Inca emperor once housed his
chosen Virgins of the Sun, this convent and museum houses an
interesting collection of colonial and religious art. Like other
attractions in Cusco, this museum has a number of pieces from the
Cusqueña School, an art movement emphasizing the union of both Inca
and Spanish culture. In addition to baroque frescoes depicting Inca
vegetation, the chapel also houses macabre statues of Jesus,
beautifully painted arches, and 17th century tapestries. Perhaps the
highlight of this site is a trunk of 3D figurines which recount the
life of Christ. Objects such as this were popular devices used by
the Catholic Church’s “traveling salesmen,” who were responsible for
converting many of the indigenous people throughout Peru. |
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