Name: Ruins of the Convent of Santo Domingo
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Location: San Felipe, Panamá, Panamá, Panama

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1. Old Town Promenade – Plaza de Francia loop from Barrio Chino

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2. Plaza de Francia – Old Town Promenade loop from Vía Argentina

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Doria

April 5, 2025

The Convent of Santo Domingo was one of the first to be built in the new city of Panama, in 1678. It was devastated by two fires in the 17th century, which destroyed the tower and its interior. The walls and arches survived, most notably the sunken arch known as the "chato," built to support the wooden choir. This arch served to demonstrate Panama's seismic stability during the canal negotiations. The current arch is a reconstruction of the original, which collapsed in 2003.

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Hartmut

April 29, 2025

Originally founded in the 16th century, the monastery boasts impressive Spanish colonial-style architecture with intricate details and beautiful arches. The monastery's ruins, especially the famous "El Hombre de la Mano," tell stories of a bygone era and invite visitors to imagine the lives of those who once walked its halls.

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Elevation 30 m

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Monday 15 September

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Location: San Felipe, Panamá, Panamá, Panama

Ruins of the Convent of Santo Domingo

1. Old Town Promenade – Plaza de Francia loop from Barrio Chino

2. Plaza de Francia – Old Town Promenade loop from Vía Argentina

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