Convento de San Francisco, Franciscan friary and national monument in Corrientes, Argentina.
The Convento de San Francisco features thick adobe walls of one meter, wooden columns, and a neoclassical facade with a baroque interior design point.
The construction of the convent began in 1589 under Friar Luis de Molina and was completed by 1607, with the chapel being rebuilt between 1861 and 1867.
The convent houses traditional religious artifacts, including a pipe organ, gold-plated pulpit, and a collection of paintings that represent regional Catholic heritage.
Located at 420 Mendoza Street in Corrientes, the convent maintains its original colonial-era roofs with clay tiles supported by a framework of bamboo tied with leather straps.
From the tower of the convent, visitors can view the Paraná River and the forests of Gran Chaco, creating a geographical perspective of the region.
Location: Corrientes
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: -27.46258,-58.83547
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:16
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