Convento de la Concepción, Puebla

Dedicated in 1617, the Convento de la Concepción was founded by nuns who were part of the order with the same name – Immaculate Conception. The grounds of the convent feature three courtyards, the first of which is surrounded on four sides by Tuscan style arches. Here, one will notice the carvings in stone and traces of old exterior paints. The second courtyard is extremely valued for its stunning colonial architecture. At the end of the third one there is a stairway which leads to the terrace. Convento de la Concepción was particularly known for the fact that maidens who entered the monastery were from the city’s prominent families. With time it was converted into dwellings and later in 1996, it was used by a hotel chain.