Iglesia y Convento San Francisco, Franciscan church and convent in San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina.
The Iglesia y Convento San Francisco is a church with neoclassical design located in San Salvador de Jujuy. Inside, seven altars made of Carrara marble hold historical paintings and religious images that came from earlier structures on the site.
Franciscan friars established the first settlement here in 1599 with a modest chapel. The building was reconstructed several times over the following centuries, culminating in the current structure built between 1925 and 1928.
The Sacred Art Museum displays religious objects collected from different periods that show the area's long connection to faith and worship. Visitors can see how these pieces shaped devotional practices in the region over time.
The complex is located at Lavalle 325 and continues to function as an active church, convent, and educational facility for the community. Visitors should dress respectfully and be mindful of ongoing religious services and activities.
The Sacred Art Museum was established in 1994 and moved to its current location in 2008, displaying a wooden statue of Saint Francis from the 17th century that originated in Cuzco. This carved figure is among the oldest and most valued pieces in the collection.
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