Claustro de San Agustín, Baroque cloister near Parque Pinzón, Tunja, Colombia
The cloister features four Sevillian galleries surrounding a central garden, with Tuscan stone columns and semicircular arches adorning both levels.
The building stands on the former site of Zaque Quemuenchatocha's enclosure, where Tunja's founding mass was celebrated in 1539 during the New Kingdom of Granada.
The structure maintains fragments of original mural paintings depicting the life of Saint Augustine of Hippo within its colonial-era walls.
The building houses the Cultural Center of Banco de la República, offering library services, exhibition halls, and an auditorium for academic activities.
The structure served multiple functions throughout centuries, from an Augustinian convent to a university, charity hospital, and prison until 1966.
Architectural style: Baroque
GPS coordinates: 5.53528,-73.36778
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:17
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