Church of San Francisco, Santander, Catholic church in central Santander, Spain
The Church of San Francisco presents an eclectic architectural design with neo-Herrerian influences and a classical portico topped with a triangular pediment.
The construction of the current church took place from 1940 to 1953, replacing a Franciscan convent that stood on this site since the 13th century.
The interior features a basilical layout with a dome at the transept, decorated in classicist style and containing a neobaroque altarpiece by Valeriano Martínez.
The church stands on Calle de los Escalantes, near the town hall, and includes a crypt containing a polychrome relief of the Piedad by Manuel Cacicedo.
The church organ, installed in 1962, contains 16 stops across two manuals and 30 pedals, producing both baroque and romantic sounds.
Location: Santander
Architectural style: eclecticism
GPS coordinates: 43.46307,-3.81099
Latest update: March 13, 2025 13:39
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