Saint Catherine of Siena's Monastery, Buenos Aires

The monastery extends across an entire city block, featuring two central courtyards surrounded by cells designed to accommodate forty Dominican nuns.

Construction began in 1738 under the direction of Jesuit brother Juan Bautista Prímoli and Italian architect Andrés Bianchi after King Philip V of Spain granted authorization.

The religious complex follows a traditional Dominican architectural pattern with separate areas for black-veiled nuns dedicated to prayer and white-veiled nuns performing domestic tasks.

The monastery now functions as a Spiritual Care Center, opening its doors to visitors interested in exploring its religious heritage and colonial architecture.

During the British invasion of 1807, the monastery transformed into a hospital treating wounded soldiers from both sides of the conflict.

Location: Buenos Aires

Official opening: 1745

Address: San Martín 705

Website: https://santacatalina.org.ar

GPS coordinates: -34.59931,-58.37383

Latest update: May 13, 2025 05:12