Stake attention in this memory
The image displays a white rectangular plaque affixed to a rough, reddish-brown wall, characteristic of Arequipa's sillar architecture. The plaque, oriented vertically, is filled with black capitalized text in Spanish, serving as a historical marker for the Santa Catalina Monastery. The text on the plaque commemorates the opening of the Santa Catalina Monastery to the public for the first time in its 391 years. This significant event took place on July 28, 1970, in Arequipa. Key figures involved are listed, including the Archbishop of Arequipa at the time, Exmo. Sr. Leonardo Jose Rodriguez Ballon, and the Prioress, Reverenda Madre Sor Maria del Mar Zea. The promoter of the work was Ing. Sr. Eduardo Bedoya Forga, with the Banco Central Hipotecario del Peru recognized as the pioneer. Financial support came from Promociones Turisticas del Sur S.A., and INARA S.A. was responsible for the construction. The project was approved by the Concejo Nacional de Monumentos Historicos, with collaborations from the Concejo Provincial de Arequipa and Empresa Nacional de Turismo. The plaque itself is a notable object, providing historical context and acknowledging the various entities and individuals involved in a significant cultural and tourist development for the city of Arequipa.
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