Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno)

isitors to the charming city of Cuenca will find a wealth of history and culture to enjoy. An abundance of beautifully preserved historical buildings has resulted in the center of the Cuenca being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also home to a number of interesting museums, one of which is the Municipal Museum of Modern Art (Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno), housed in a historic building that has served a number of purposes over the years, including being a recovery center for alcoholics and a prison, before being restored and repurposed by Banco Central in 1982.