http://www.fertur-travel.com/arequipa_tours.html<br /><br />Santa Catalina Convent is one of South Americas most prominent religious establishments, a city within a city famous for its astounding architecture and its brightly painted walls, murals and religious artworks.<br />Located in Perus second largest city, Arequipa, the convent was founded in 1580.<br /><br />During its first 300 years, Santa Catalina was a refuge for unmarried daughters of wealthy Spanish families who paid a dowry for inclusion into the Catholic order.
