Places to visit in San Luis Potosí
Architecture

San Francisco Church

San Francisco Church
Architecture

San Francisco Church

Av. Universidad 180, Centro, San Luís Potosí, S.L.P.. 78000.

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Monday through Sunday 07:00 am - 08:00 pm

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The impressive Iglesia de San Francisco is located in the central part of the Jardin Guerrero, right in the heart of the City of San Luis Potosi. The construction of the temple and monastery began in 1591, and both were remodeled in the 18th century. The temple facade is made of stone and the style is baroque. In the central niche, you can see a sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi, and inside there are several religious paintings and sculptures, the works of Miguel Cabrera and Antonio Torres, as well as an impressive Baroque pipe organ that was built in the late 18th century.  One of the most important areas inside the church is the sacristy. Built in the 18th century, the church is one of the most valuable of the city, both for its architecture, as well as for the paintings, sculptures and furnishings that it contains. Today, it is considered the most remarkable church of the city.

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Iglesia de San Francisco
Iglesia de San Francisco
Closeup of the church tower seen from the Artisans Alley
Closeup of the church tower seen from the Artisans Alley
Statue of St. Francis of Assisi
Statue of St. Francis of Assisi
Construction began in the late 16th century
Construction began in the late 16th century
One of the most prized sites in the city
One of the most prized sites in the city
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Av. Universidad 180, Centro, San Luís Potosí, S.L.P.. 78000.