The Monasterio de Santa Catalina is a cloistered convent located in Arequipa, Peru. It was built in 1580 and was enlarged in the 17th century. The over 20,000-square-meter monastery is predominantly of the Mudéjar style, and is characterised by the vividly painted walls. There are approximately 20 nuns currently living in the northern corner of the complex; the rest of the monastery is open to the public.
The convent once housed approximately 450 people (about a third of them nuns and the rest servants) in a cloistered community. In the 1960s, it was struck twice by earthquakes, severely damaging the structures, and forcing the nuns to build new accommodation next door. It was then restored and opened to the public. This also helped pay for the installation of electricity and running water, as required by law.
This is a classic Ale image! You have a way with your compositions and finding those magical little places. An instant fave buddy! Hope all is well in your corner of the world :)
thanks dear Shelly, your comment are always so welcome and rewarding.. here ell is ok, although I’m a bit concern if I can do this for much longer.. and i’m thinking about it !
you have a great eye for balance my friend. three arches are perfectly position to follow the ascending steps. the depth of the blue is amazing. bravo.
Ciao!
Grazie Amico…I wish I could have done a bit better but there was no space.. this was the best I could do and happy you find it good ! thanks for your comment it’s really rewarding,
Ciao
– Alessandro Pinto
mttmalihaalmost 2 years ago
Your composition is always so striking, Ale. You manage to translate the feeling of a place so well, always. Hope youre well, Ale xo
thabnks dear Maureen.. you are always so kind ! everything is good, Hugs, Ale
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très belle photo !
merci…
– Alessandro Pinto
This is a classic Ale image! You have a way with your compositions and finding those magical little places. An instant fave buddy! Hope all is well in your corner of the world :)
thanks dear Shelly, your comment are always so welcome and rewarding.. here ell is ok, although I’m a bit concern if I can do this for much longer.. and i’m thinking about it !
– Alessandro Pinto
you have a great eye for balance my friend. three arches are perfectly position to follow the ascending steps. the depth of the blue is amazing. bravo.
Ciao!
Grazie Amico…I wish I could have done a bit better but there was no space.. this was the best I could do and happy you find it good ! thanks for your comment it’s really rewarding,
Ciao
– Alessandro Pinto
Your composition is always so striking, Ale. You manage to translate the feeling of a place so well, always. Hope youre well, Ale xo
thabnks dear Maureen.. you are always so kind ! everything is good, Hugs, Ale
– Alessandro Pinto
looks good pinto. tomas
thanks Tom, always good to hear from you !
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lovely!
thank you Rachel…
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Built to last forever!!!! Nicely documented.
Thanks Rany for your comment, hope you are doing well 1
– Alessandro Pinto
I remember being in this place like yesterday (’cept it was 3 years ago!).
Hi Ben, yes… time goes so fast, hope you well ! next time you go to peru come to my hostel !Regards, Ale
– Alessandro Pinto
Wonderful!
Thank you…
– Alessandro Pinto
Great composition, what a stunning place ! :-)
Thanks Kamila.. yes it’s very nice and the perfect place for photography !
– Alessandro Pinto