Discovering Antigua Guatemala

The Church and Convent of La Concepción


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The Church and Convent of La Concepción, founded in 1578, housed Conceptionist nuns dedicated to prayer, seclusion, and teaching in Antigua Guatemala. A prominent religious and educational center, it suffered extensive damage during the 18th-century earthquakes and was later abandoned after the capital's relocation. Its ruins, marked by legends of wandering spirits and prayers echoing through the night, remain a historical treasure, reflecting the Baroque splendor and cultural heritage of the colonial era.
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Discovering Antigua GuatemalaBy Hugo Dávila