Church of San Francisco

The Church of San Francisco exhibits ornate Churrigueresque architectural details across its facade and interior spaces, featuring detailed sculptural elements and religious artwork throughout the building.

Built in the sixteenth century by early Catholic missionaries, this religious complex originally served as both a monastery and church on land that previously contained Moctezuma II's zoo.

The church represents the convergence of Spanish colonial influence and indigenous Mexican traditions, functioning as one of Mexico's first educational centers for native people.

Located at Francisco I. Madero Avenue in Centro Histórico, the church remains open to the public without admission fees and is best reached using the metro system.

The church stands on the site of what historians consider one of the first zoos in the world, established by Aztec emperor Moctezuma II before the Spanish conquest.

Location: Cuauhtémoc

GPS coordinates: 19.43350,-99.14001

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:12