Puebla - Museum of Religious Art (Convent of Santa Monica)

Continue along the 5 de Mayo from the Rosary Chapel to the Convent of Santa Monica (Av. 18 Pte. 103), founded in 1609 and renovated in 1680. Although it was closed by the Reform Laws of 1857 the nuns continued to run it secretly until they were discovered in 1934. The former secret chambers and the furnishings unfortunately were lost during a conversion. However, two cells with plank beds and instruments for self-flagellation, and an old kitchen with an adjoining dining hall are among areas that can be visited. The convent now houses the Museum of Religious Art.