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La Recolección Architectural Complex is a former church and monastery of the Order of the Recollects (Ordo Fratrum Minorum Recollectorum), the French reform branch of the Franciscans.
La Recolección Architectural Complex is a former church and monastery of the Order of the Recollects (Ordo Fratrum Minorum Recollectorum), the French reform branch of the Franciscans. It was a monastery for a short time, before it was ravaged by earthquakes. You can see what is left of the main church building, cloisters and gardens.
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Calle de Recoletos
The Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo showcases the rich variety of woven textiles in Guatemala
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