Dominican Convent - Cotui

Very classy colonial style church, great for sundays and for weddings! read more Very classy colonial style church, great for sundays and for weddings!

Very stylish colonial style church, ideal for sunny days and for high times! read more Very stylish colonial style church, ideal for sunny days and for high times!

This chandelier of the Dominican fiars from the early 16th century was recently cleaned and gips that had covered some unusual pictures exposed. what the baptis... read more This chandelier of the Dominican fiars from the early 16th century was recently cleaned and gips that had covered some unusual pictures exposed. what the baptism was and mixed with the traditional images of the 4 evangelists, the 12 signs of the animal circle appear, which live an affinity between the Catholic artists of time and astronomy.

The church and convent of Order of Preachers was founded in Santo Domingo in1510. In the past time, the convent housed the first university in Latin America. Du... read more The church and convent of Order of Preachers was founded in Santo Domingo in1510. In the past time, the convent housed the first university in Latin America. Due to numerous armed conflicts, earthquakes, hurricanes, fate did not treat this beautiful building with tenderness. However, the church structure remains in proper condition. The Church houses wonderful Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, the patron saint of the Order of Preachers. I visited in December 2014.

This convent of the Dominican friars from early 16th century has been recently cleaned and plaster that had covered some unusual images, exposed. On what was th... read more This convent of the Dominican friars from early 16th century has been recently cleaned and plaster that had covered some unusual images, exposed. On what was the baptistry and mixed with the traditional images of the 4 evangelists, the 12 signs of the zodiac appear, revesling an affinity between the Catholic artists of the time and astronomy.