Basilique Saint-François, Franciscan church in Monserrat, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Basilique Saint-Francois is a church in Monserrat featuring a Bavarian Baroque facade with four sculptural figures representing important religious and cultural figures. The interior contains a large tapestry, and the complex includes spaces that reveal how the structure was organized and used.
Construction of the current structure began in 1731 as a replacement for an earlier building. The facade was rebuilt after collapsing in 1807 and reflected updated architectural styles.
The basilica is dedicated to Saint Francis, and this choice reflects the spiritual devotion that shaped the community's identity. Today, visitors can observe how the space continues to matter to both worshippers and those drawn to its artistic legacy.
You can explore both the church and the attached convent, which were restricted to the public for centuries and are now accessible. This allows you to see different parts of a religious complex that functioned together.
In 2007, workers discovered a sealed container inside a statue that held historical objects from the early 1900s. The find also included a handwritten letter from the sculptor who had created the statue.
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