Monastery of San Francisco
Monastery of San Francisco, Franciscan monastery in Historic Center of Lima, Peru.
The religious complex includes a basilica, three courtyards, multiple chapels, and extensive underground catacombs connected by stone corridors and passages.
Following Lima's foundation in 1535, the Franciscan Order received land where Friar Francisco de la Cruz constructed an initial chapel that evolved into the monastery.
The monastery houses a library containing 20,000 volumes, including rare colonial manuscripts, religious texts, and historical documents of the Franciscan province.
The monastery opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with guided tours available in multiple languages through the main chambers and catacombs.
The catacombs beneath the monastery contain the remains of 70,000 people, with bones arranged in geometric patterns throughout the underground tunnels.
Location: Lima Department
Location: Lima province
Inception: 1546
Architectural style: Baroque
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Website: https://museoconventosanfranciscoycatacumbas.com.pe/
Website: https://museoconventosanfranciscoycatacumbas.com.pe
GPS coordinates: -12.04550,-77.02739
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:23
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