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Convento y Capilla de la Inmaculada Concepción

Church / other

Architectural style: Neo-gothic

CA Ranking: 4

Open: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri; 5-7pm Sat; 8-11am Sun

San Lázaro #805 entre Oquendo y Lucena

This beautiful church and convent was built in Neo=\-Gothic style in 1874 and was a private girls’ school until 1961. The patio and chapel have beautiful wooden ceilings, notable stained-glass windows and a painted altar.

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Admission: None

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