Church of Santo Domingo (ruins), Antigua

Church of Santo Domingo (ruins), Antigua

The church of Santo Domingo is all that remains of the 16th-century convent of Santo Domingo's Order – one of the most important orders at the time. Founded in 1542, the convent became the largest and richest in Antigua; unfortunately, however, it was destroyed by quakes in the 18th century and was not excavated until the 1970s, finally becoming part of the hotel that opened two decades later.

Domestic areas and kitchens, skeletons held behind glass, chapels, stairways and fountains are just some of the things you'll see here. The site also houses several museums that offer exhibits of colonial and pre-Columbian art, archaeology, and even silver work, so there's quite a bit to take in if you have time on your hands!

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Church of Santo Domingo (ruins) on Map

Sight Name: Church of Santo Domingo (ruins)
Sight Location: Antigua, Guatemala (See walking tours in Antigua)
Sight Type: Religious
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Walking Tours in Antigua, Guatemala

Create Your Own Walk in Antigua

Create Your Own Walk in Antigua

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Antigua Introduction Walking Tour

Antigua Introduction Walking Tour

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The...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Ancient Ruins of Antigua

Ancient Ruins of Antigua

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Antigua Museums

Antigua Museums

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The Casa Santo...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles