Iglesia y Convento de la Concepción

Panama City


In Panamá Viejo, Iglesia y Convento de la Concepción was erected by the nuns of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción. Most of the ruins, which cover the better part of two blocks, were part of the church – little remains of the convent.


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