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Terry M

Hamilton, Canada4,897 contributions

WANT TO BUY SOME BREAD?

Oct 2019

The white limestone exterior can be hard to photograph. A hermitage to St Bernard was built on the site in the late 16th c. By the mid-18th c, it was a ruin as was an adjoining hospital. The Carmelite order took over the site, building a convent. Its most fascinating feature is you never see the nuns. If you want to buy some baked bread, you talk through a revolving wooden door, placing your money. There are some rosaries for sale too.

Written 24 October 2019

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windswept361

Sudbury, Canada272 contributions

Interesting colonial building

Mar 2019 • Couples

The San Bernardo building is an Argentine national historical monument. The colonial building is interesting to see, however it is far less impressive than the cathedrals in the area. It is a few blocks walk from the Plaza 9 de Julio.

Written 17 March 2019

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TravelReviewer1983

Sde Eliezer, Israel5,411 contributions

Beautiful building

Mar 2017 • Couples

This convent is apparently the oldest building in Salta.

It has beautiful external architecture and it pretty well preserved.

Written 19 March 2017

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AndrewF729

London, UK187 contributions

A bit of a waste of time

Apr 2017

I first tried to visit on a Sunday but it was closed. Then I visited around 11am on a Monday and they would only allow me to look at the shop which is in the main entrance. They did not allow me to enter the convent so in reality there was nothing but the exterior to look at. There is a notice on the outside wall which gives opening times, but if you are unable to gain access to the interior there is nothing much to look at.

Written 28 April 2017

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Mike T

Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina8 contributions

Pacefull place

June 2016 • Couples

We enjoyed the beauty and peace of this place. It architecture is amazing , the main gate its hand made !! Really awesome

Written 5 August 2016

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Ruth B

Buenos Aires, Argentina85 contributions

A beautiful convent in the city

Jan 2016 • Family

We spent a quick five minutes outside to take photos. No visits are available (i dont think) The exterior walls are original and are full of history. But there is not much more to see apart from the main wooden entrance doorand a small historical plaque

Written 26 January 2016

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WilloWanderers

Granville, OH236 contributions

Classic colonial architecture

Oct 2015

This simple and still-in-use convent has views through iron gates, a small gift shop with icons and baked goods. If you wish, you may put a prayer onto a wheel that goes into the convent, and the nuns will pray it for you.

Written 4 November 2015

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K T

Philadelphia, PA115 contributions

Historical site worth noting

Dec 2014 • Family

Two things of note: the main gate, hand carved by Native Americans of the area, and the church tower with the figure of a nun.

The convent itself is not open to the public, though there is a small gift store I did not have the pleasure of visiting. The nuns have a vow of silence so they are not allowed to speak to visitors.

Written 15 January 2015

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RichardEade

Beeston, UK339 contributions

All you see is a door

Nov 2013 • Friends

We passed by the convent on the city bus tour. As all you see is the door I was pleased we hadn't walked to see it. Worth a look if your passing, but that's about all.

Written 3 December 2013

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argie_adf

Buenos Aires, Argentina72 contributions

You can leave requests for the nuns to pray!

Apr 2013 • Couples

we couldn't get in but there is a small place where they sell rosaries made out of roses and some sweets prepared by the nuns. you can also write down your requests and put them through an opening with wooden revolving doors and the nuns on the other side will get your prayer and pray for you.

Written 3 September 2013

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