Convent of San Bernardo
Convento de San Bernardo
One of Salta's oldest religious buildings, with a Baroque wooden door carved in 1762 set into its white wall. It is still a convent.
The Convent of San Bernardo sits on the east side of the old town. It was founded in the late 16th century as a small chapel, later became a Carmelite convent, and still houses nuns in seclusion, so the interior is not open to the public. Its best-known feature is the Baroque-style wooden door in its white adobe wall, carved in 1762 by indigenous craftsmen. The carving is exquisite, making it one of the city's most popular photo spots. Visitors can only view the exterior, so please keep quiet. It is about a five-minute walk from San Francisco Church.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Church of San Francisco, Salta
- Monument to General Güemes
- Plaza 9 de Julio
- Salta Cathedral
- Cabildo of Salta
- Museum of High Altitude Archaeology (MAAM)
- Cerro San Bernardo & Cable Car
- Calle Balcarce Peñas