Cultural Cities in Peru
Leading Museums in Peru
Museo Del Monastério De Santa Catalina De Siena
Founded in 1601 in Arequipa, the Monastery of Santa Catalina was soon transferred to Cusco due to a string of natural disasters in the early 17th century. Today, it is a museum of monastic life and it hosts a collection of fascinating artworks that were discovered during the restoration of the monastery. The paintings housed here are an excellent example of the Cusco School, which blends the styles, stories, and influences of two cultures: the Inca and the Spanish. All the paintings are of a religious nature, displaying incredible technique and in some cases, are finished with decadent gold leaf.
Museo de Arte Religioso - Palacio Arzobispal
The Museo de Arte Religioso, or the Museum of Religious Art, is found in Cusco, Peru. Built on the site of a former Inca palace, the quaint museum forms part of the Archbishop's Palace on Hatun Rumiyoc Street. A must for fans of colonial religious history!