More photos of Saint Catherine's

The next room I explored was the Foundress's Cell.  The foundress of the monastery, the Spanish-born widow Lucia de Padilla, arrived in Cusco from Arequipa in 1605, accompanied by 24 nuns and 2 secular pupils.  Several members of Lucia's family were among the nuns, including her daughter, Isabel.

I then had a look around the monastery's art gallery.  Among the treasures are three canvases attributed to the renowned 17th century indigenous artist Diego Quisepe Tito.

I really enjoyed my time in St Catherine's.Read more