The monastery was founded in 1636 by its generous benefactress Doña María de Ceballos. Her heart was set on establishing Franciscan nuns dedicated to St Clair in Sucre, back then called Charcas. Independent nuns’ cells are situated on two floors around the lovely patio of what is still a running, enclosed monastery. The arches are supported by ornate sandstone columns.
In the museum’s two rooms you can discover the paintings of the renowned artist Bernardo Bitti, major sculptures, precious furniture, jewelry, gold plate, valuable liturgical objects and baroque musical instruments. Don’t miss the magnificent 18th-century organ in the single-nave church.
