Although its modern Spanish name translates as "the Nunnery" (literally, "the Nuns"), this public building in Chichen Itza, built in the elaborate Puuc architectural style, is believed to have been a palace or administrative center.
Surroundings:
Location:
- Mexico, Chichén-Itzá
- geo:20.678179,-88.571426
- Exact location
Period or year:
- 850~ / unknown
Class:
- Building (other)
- visible
Identifiers:
- vici:place=101204
Annotations
Nearby
La Iglesia
Small temple in Chichen Itza.
Temple of the Panels
Temple in Chichen Itza.
El Caracol
Maya observatory.