Basilique Saint-François, Franciscan church in Monserrat, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Basilica of Saint Francis features a Bavarian Baroque facade with four sculptures depicting Saint Francis alongside Dante Alighieri, Giotto, and Christopher Columbus.
Construction of the current structure began in 1731 under architect Andrés Blanqui's direction, with the original facade collapsing in 1807 and being rebuilt in neoclassical style.
The interior houses a large tapestry called 'The Glorification of Saint Francis' created by artist Horace Butler, representing the religious and artistic heritage.
The church and adjacent convent are open to visitors, allowing exploration of both religious spaces that were previously restricted for several centuries.
In 2007, workers discovered a time capsule inside a statue of Dante containing historical objects including a 1908 newspaper and a letter from sculptor Antonio Voegele.
Location: Buenos Aires
GPS coordinates: -34.61061,-58.37181
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:24
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