Santa Catalina Monastery - أركويبا: Working hours, Activities, Visitor reviews
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This amazing monastery in Arcobia is the city's most famous archaeological landmark and a place frequented by visitors and tourists from all over the world. The history of the monastery goes back centuries, as it was founded by a wealthy widow. At that time, women from the upper classes of society were accepted into the monastery, and each affiliate had to pay a huge amount to the monastery, specifically 2,400 coins, equivalent to $150,000 at the present time. Reforms were carried out on the monastery’s traditions in the year 1871 when the Pope sent a strict Dominican nun to reform the monastery. At that time, all sums were returned, and all servants and slaves were released, and the nun gave the rich affiliates the option to remain as nuns or leave the monastery. In addition to the rich history, what distinguishes the monastery is also its impressive architectural details in the neo-classical style.
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Suitable for groups
Family-friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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Churches & Monasteries
Archeological Sites
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