San Francisco Church (La Paz)
| Basilica of San Francisco | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| 16°29′47″S 68°08′14″W / 16.4965°S 68.1373°WCoordinates: 16°29′47″S 68°08′14″W / 16.4965°S 68.1373°W | |
| Location | La Paz, Bolivia |
| Country | Bolivia |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Founded | 1549 |
| Dedication | Francis of Assisi |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Andean Baroque |
| Groundbreaking | 1743 |
| Completed | 1758 |
| Administration | |
| Division | Archdiocese of La Paz |
The Basilica of San Francisco in the city of La Paz, Bolivia, is a Catholic church under the advocation of Francis of Assisi. It is located in the center of the city, in the square that bears its name, "Plaza San Francisco".
It was built between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries in the so-called baroque mestizo style. Milestones in its history include:
The façade.
The cloister.
Museo San Francisco Cultural Center
...
Wikipedia