Iglesia de Santo Domingo & Universidad del Cauca
Iglesia de Santo Domingo y Claustro de Santo Domingo
The Church of Santo Domingo, with its Baroque stone-carved portal, and the colonial monastery cloister of the neighboring University of Cauca form the most refined corner of the old town.
The Church of Santo Domingo dates from the 18th century, and its carved stone Baroque portal is considered one of the finest façades in Popayán. The former Dominican monastery next door is now the law school of the University of Cauca. Founded in 1827, the university is one of the oldest in Colombia. The Bolívar Courtyard, surrounded by white arcades, can be visited during the day. The church and cloister are free to enter. It is about a three-minute walk from Caldas Park, and there are many cafés nearby frequented by university students.
Opening hours
Church open during Mass times; cloisters open weekday daytime
Nearby sights
- Museo Arquidiocesano de Arte Religioso
- Casa Museo Mosquera
- Casa Museo Guillermo Valencia
- Parque Caldas
- Catedral Basílica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
- Panteón de los Próceres
- Torre del Reloj
- Puente del Humilladero