San Bernardo Monastery
Description:
The Monastery of San Bernardo is located east of the city center and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. In 1941, the monastery was declared a National Historic Monument of Argentina.
The exact date of construction is unknown, but approximately the monastery was built in the late XV or early XVI century. The monastery was damaged by the earthquake and underwent several reconstructions, bearing different names. For some time the monastery served as a hospital. In the XVIII century, the monastery chapel was repaired and unique wooden doors were installed. The building is lined with snow-white clay, so to admire the building you need sunglasses.
Despite numerous renovations, the Monastery of San Bernardo is a harmonious example of colonial architecture and is significant in the history of the city.