Convento San Bernardo
Convento San Bernardo
Convento San Bernardo
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The entrance to the oldest religious building in Salta was carved from a carob tree by aborigines in 1762.
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Andrea G
Lomas de Zamora, Argentina1,451 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The two times I went to Salta, we stopped by the place to visit its exterior façade, those beautiful and elaborate doors. There is no visit to the convent because they are cloistered nuns and it is understandable that this is the case. But it is very nice to walk along its path and admire something so old.
Written March 6, 2024
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,921 contributions
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 October 24, 2019
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windswept361
Sudbury, Canada283 contributions
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 March 17, 2019
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AndrewF729
London, UK187 contributions
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 April 28, 2017
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TravelReviewer1983
Sde Eliezer, Israel5,375 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
This convent is apparently the oldest building in Salta.
It has beautiful external architecture and it pretty well preserved.
It has beautiful external architecture and it pretty well preserved.
Written March 19, 2017
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Mike T
Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina8 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
We enjoyed the beauty and peace of this place. It architecture is amazing , the main gate its hand made !! Really awesome
Written August 5, 2016
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Ruth B
Buenos Aires, Argentina85 contributions
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 January 26, 2016
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WilloWanderers
Granville, OH233 contributions
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 November 4, 2015
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K T
Philadelphia, PA115 contributions
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.
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 January 15, 2015
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RichardEade
Beeston, UK337 contributions
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 December 3, 2013
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Hola Me gustarĂa saber si se visita por dentro ya que estarĂ© alojado a poca distancia en el mes de junio. Gracias.
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Written May 24, 2024
Hola Alguien sabe si ya se puede visitar por dentro ?????
Written September 7, 2021
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