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Carmen Monastery

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18th-century church featuring colonial architecture, various altars & a "The Last Supper" painting. People often mention lugar, iglesia, Trujillo, church, colonial, para, beautiful, Dios, Beautiful, home,


Address

Jirón Bolivar 846, Trujillo 13001, Peru

Contact

+51 44 241823

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (282 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 to 11:15 AM, 4 to 5 PM
  • Thursday: (Maundy Thursday), 4 to 5 PM, Hours might differ
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 9 to 11:15 AM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 9 to 11:15 AM, 4 to 5 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 9 to 11:15 AM
  • Tuesday: 4 to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: lugar (17) iglesia (15) Trujillo (13) church (12) colonial (10) para (9) beautiful (8) Dios (8) Beautiful (7) home (6)
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  • 4/5 Moises M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good architecture (Original) Muy buena arquitectura
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ariana G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very aesthetically beautiful, a quiet and cozy place. (Original) Muy bonito estéticamente, un lugar tranquilo y acogedor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mario N. 1 year ago on Google
    Bonita iglesia, pequeña pero acogedor, no vayan en auto, no hay donde estacionar, queda a solo 2 cuadras de la Plaza de Armas de Trujillo
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 hugo franklin yabar f. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place of recollection and peace ... (Original) Lugar de recogimiento y paz...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 viajes y aventuras con s. 4 years ago on Google
    Arquitectura bellísima, es el templo más importante después de la catedral, su estilo barroco exquisito sobresale entre todas
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariachi Aguilas del R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Carmen Church and Convent Address: Cruce Jr. Colón and Jr. Bolívar, Trujillo. La Libertad - Peru DESCRIPTION: In the first half of the 18th century the Monastery of the Carmelite Nuns was established, who arrived in the city of Trujillo from Quito (Ecuador) with enormous artistic, sculptural and pictorial wealth. It was founded on December 6, 1724 and has a main façade that is flanked by two small bell towers and its upper part is crowned by the symbol of the Carmelite Order. The church has a single nave, a barrel vault with lunettes and its dome is half orange. Currently the Convento del Carmen houses collections of sacred art from the 18th and 11th centuries where you can find works by renowned painters from the Quiteña and Cuzqueña School with gold leaf frames. (Original) Iglesia y Convento del Carmen Dirección:  Cruce Jr. Colón y Jr. Bolívar, Trujillo. La Libertad - Perú DESCRIPCIÓN: En la primera mitad del siglo XVIII se estableció el Monasterio de las Monjas Carmelitas, quienes llegaron a la ciudad de Trujillo desde Quito (Ecuador) con enorme riqueza artística, escultórica y pictórica. Fue fundado el 6 de diciembre de 1724 y posee una fachada principal que está flanqueada por dos pequeñas torres campanario y en su parte superior aparece coronada por el símbolo de la Orden Carmelita. La iglesia es de nave única, bóveda de cañón corrido con lunetos y su cúpula es de media naranja. Actualmente el Convento del Carmen alberga colecciones de arte sacro de los siglos XVIII y XI donde se pueden encontrar obras de reconocidos pintores de la Escuela Quiteña y Cuzqueña con marcos de pan de oro.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Renato 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good Church to congregate (Original) Buena Iglesia para congregar

  • 5/5 Marco B. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Listening to the word of God. Greetings to my family. (Original) Escuchando la palabra de Dios. Saludos a mi familia.

  • 5/5 Daniel C. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In this place God is praised (Original) En este lugar se alaba a Dios

  • 5/5 Frida P. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful time and good preaching. (Original) Hermoso tiempo y buena predica.

  • 5/5 Wilmer Medina G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) THE WORD OF GOD SHARING, THE PRAISES AND THE CORDIAL AND FAMILY TREATMENT (Original) LA PALABRA DE DIOS COMPARTIR, LAS ALABANZAS Y EL TRATO CORDIAL Y FAMILIAR

  • 4/5 Miss Rosmery Rebaza V. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amn (Original) Amn

  • 5/5 Catherine Isamay Chacon R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Of great blessing (Original) De gran bendicion

  • 5/5 John R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place to learn to know the Lord (Original) Un buen lugar donde aprender a conocer al señor

  • 5/5 Arturo Mariñas M. 8 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Because it is an attractive home. (Original) Porque es un Hogar Atrayente.

  • 5/5 Allison Saray Sevillano V. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place to listen to God and praise God together (Original) Hermoso lugar para escuchar la Pade Dios y alabar juntos a Dios

  • 2/5 Emiliano Paico Z. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Deceptive (Original) Engañosa

  • 5/5 Misael Lopez M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best place (Original) El mejor lugar

  • 4/5 Victor Plasencia m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For those who profess such a religion, it is fine, located on the perimeter of Av. America Sur, Trujillo (Original) Para los que profesan dicha religión está bien,ubicada en el perímetro de la Av. America Sur, Trujillo

  • 4/5 L. L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely. (Original) Muy bonita.

  • 1/5 Miguel C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They see everything silver, like any church, they try to confuse the flock to have more followers, telling stories that only happen to them, what a coincidence (Original) Todo lo ven plata, como cualquier iglesia, tratan de confundir al rebaño para tener más adeptos, contando historias q solo les pasan a ellos, que coincidencia

  • 5/5 Carlos Zárate M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good teaching Healthy Doctrine (Original) Buena enseñanza Sana Doctrina

  • 5/5 Jonathan T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place of blessing (Original) Un lugar de bendición

  • 3/5 Henry Gil B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Christian service (Original) Servicio cristiano

  • 5/5 Ezequiel Ruiz O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muy bien

  • 5/5 Kristy G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An attractive home ... (Original) Un hogar atrayente...

  • 5/5 Orlando Sarachaga H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Personally, I think it's the most beautiful church that Trujillo has. The lighting of the facade at night is amazing and the interior decoration is impressive. Too bad that only special dates are open. (Original) Personalmente, pienso que es la iglesia más hermosa que tiene Trujillo. La iluminación de la fachada por la noche es alucinante y el decorado por dentro es impactante. Lástima que solo esté abierto oars fechas especiales.

  • 5/5 Nora C. 9 months ago on Google
    su estilo barroco exquisito sobresale entre todas

  • 5/5 fernando g. 9 months ago on Google
    Uno de los mejores templos de trujillo, transmite paz y es un buen lugar de reflexion.

  • 5/5 Jesús V. 9 months ago on Google
    Trujillo, capital de la primavera con la iglesia en la plaza es divina, refleja una vista muy agradable, con su escultura al centro de la plaza .

  • 5/5 victor m. 9 months ago on Google
    Bonita iglesia, pequeña pero acogedor, no vayan en auto, no hay donde estacionar, queda a solo 2 cuadras de la Plaza de Armas de Trujillo

  • 5/5 Enrique Elias P. 1 year ago on Google
    Un buen lugar para estar en paz y tranquilidad

  • 5/5 G C. 1 year ago on Google
    La iglesia es una joya por sus altares y pinturas coloniales

  • 5/5 Rafael L. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice church... (Original) Muy Linda la Iglesia....

  • 5/5 Yanely Bellodas R. 1 year ago on Google
    So beautiful inside, I love it

  • 5/5 Miguel Angel Flores F. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a nice monastery where you can find a God and think in you live. Yesterday was a solemne party from my friend.

  • 5/5 Gian P. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An attractive home to learn more about the word of God. (Original) Un hogar atrayente para conocer más de la palabra de Dios.

  • 3/5 betsy marella cardenas v. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I've only been to this convent ever since I only went to church Q plus it is open for main religious dates and on Sundays in the mornings .. It is a monument Q has the city Q how many people and tourists should know because it is part of the history of trujillo would not be wrong Q his authorities Q administer take it into account (Original) Solo he pasado por este convento jamas entre solo a su iglesia Q más la abren para fechas religiosas principales y los domingos en las mañanas.. Es un monumento Q tiene la ciudad Q cuantas personas y turistas deberían de conocer por es parte de la historia de trujillo no estaría mal Q sus autoridades Q la administran lo tomen en cuenta

  • 5/5 Marcell C. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very well preserved convent (Original) Un Convento muy bien conservado

  • 5/5 Yvan L. 4 years ago on Google
    muy bonita iglesia, y el padrecito hizo una ceremonia de matrimonio muy bonita

  • 4/5 Carlos R. 4 years ago on Google
    Muy bonito por dentro. La fachada es asombrosa

  • 4/5 CARLOS ALBERTO RIOS C. 7 years ago on Google
    Bello monasterio / Catholic place

  • 5/5 Marie Pinto G. 10 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is truly an attractive home. (Original) Es en verdad un Hogar Atrayente.

  • 5/5 Franklin Mamani T. 8 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) God's House :) (Original) La casa de dios :)

  • 5/5 Carlos C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Healthy doctrine, Christ-centered, biblilcentric (Original) Sana doctrina, Cristocéntrica, biblilcéntrica

  • 5/5 Daniela S. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Because it is the house of God (Original) Porque es casa de Dios

  • 3/5 Gaby Mendo Q. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A church with beautiful baroque and rococo architecture (Original) Una iglesia con una hermosa arquitectura de estilo barroco y rococo

  • 5/5 WILTON ROGER S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I admire those people in the service of God. (Original) Admiro a esas personas al servicio de Dios.

  • 5/5 Alvaro M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Hermoso lugar

  • 5/5 Miguel Garcia C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Culture and architecture (Original) Cultura y arquitectura

  • 4/5 Javier R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Convent in the center of the city with its viceregal construction (Original) Convento en pleno centro de la ciudad con su construcción virreinal

  • 5/5 Claudia V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) So cute (Original) Muy lindo

  • 5/5 Wilman Fernando Obando S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most beautiful Trujillo Pinacoteca (Original) La más hermosa Pinacoteca de Trujillo

  • 5/5 Diana V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Much mystical (Original) Mucha mística.

  • 5/5 Augusto Guevara P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful. (Original) Bello.

  • 4/5 Blanca Romaní B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Bonito lugar

  • 3/5 Fernando M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Bonito lugar

  • 5/5 Jairo V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful church. (Original) una hermosa iglesia.

  • 5/5 Edson Enrique Espinoza C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place ... and there is a garage for my car ... (Original) Hermoso lugar....y hay cochera para mí auto...

  • 5/5 Roland Ferrer V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An impressive colonial architecture. (Original) Una Arquitectura colonial impresionante.

  • 5/5 Carlos eduardo Fernandez a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent tourist place (Original) Exelente lugar turistico

  • 5/5 AIDAN -THE O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The first image does not correspond to the church or Monastery of Carme because that intersection is of the Bolivar and Orbegoso streets, that is the SAN AGUSTIN Church. Don't confuse people please. (Original) La primera imagen no corresponde a la iglesia o Monasterio del Carme por que esa interseccion es de las calles bolivar y orbegoso, esa es la Iglesia SAN AGUSTIN. no confundir a las personas por favor.

  • 5/5 Román B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have attended a wedding and both the temple and its surroundings are beautiful. (Original) He asistido a una boda y tanto el templo como su entorno es hermoso.

  • 5/5 Luis david Torres c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place which I visited with my fanilia. (Original) hermoso lugar el cual visite con mi fanilia.

  • 4/5 Luis D B C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy and spiritual, inspires peace (Original) Muy acogedor y espiritual, inspira paz

  • 5/5 Fano E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Lindo lugar

  • 5/5 Michael M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice church (Original) Linda iglesia

  • 5/5 Jesús P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Elegant very good (Original) Elegante muy buena

  • 4/5 Carlos R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Classic monastery from the colonial era, (Original) Clásico monasterio de la época colonial,

  • 5/5 Antonio M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very spiritual (Original) Muy espiritual

  • 5/5 Miguel Pazos J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 4/5 Fina S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An attractive home (Original) Un hogar atrayente

  • 5/5 Julio cesara Narva L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place where we can find that peace and tranquility that we so long for. (Original) Lugar donde podemos encontrar esa paz y tranquilidad que tanto anhelamos.

  • 5/5 Brenda O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very comforting home to live among brothers, worshiping our Lord Jesus Christ. (Original) Un hogar muy reconfortante para habitar entre hermanos, adorando a nuestro Señor Jesucristo.

  • 5/5 Welner F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An ideal place to look for God as a family (Original) Un lugar idoneo para buscar a Dios en familia

  • 5/5 hugo a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historical (Original) Histórico

  • 5/5 Wilmer Clavijo F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Its colonial construction (Original) Su construcción colonial

  • 5/5 Ober S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful place (Original) Muy bonito lugar

  • 4/5 Carlos O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is cultural heritage, colonial style (Original) Es patrimonio cultural, estilo colonial

  • 5/5 Abigahil V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) People full of love! (Original) Gente llena de cariño!

  • 5/5 Jorge V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A HISTORICAL CHURCH (Original) UNA IGLESIA HISTÓRICA

  • 5/5 Ricardo E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 4/5 Tirza H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet and cozy (Original) Tranquilo y acogedor

  • 4/5 Lionell N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Special reference in the colonial zone of La Bolivar (Original) Referencia especial en la zona colonial de la Bolivar

  • 5/5 Jose Luis Rodriguez C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful church (Original) Bella Iglesia

  • 5/5 Jessica Diaz B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A wonderful experience! (Original) Una experiencia maravillosa!

  • 5/5 alexander chavez r. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice church (Original) Muy Bonita iglesia

  • 3/5 HOMAR T. R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice church. (Original) Linda la iglesia.

  • 5/5 Frank Huamanchumo C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place of prayer (Original) Lugar de oración


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    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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