Ex monastery of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo, Mexico

The monastery features carved wooden sculptures, religious paintings, and architectural elements from the colonial period, including gilded altarpieces from the 17th century.

The monastery began construction in 1594 under Franciscan friar Francisco de Torantos and expanded significantly between 1771 and 1781 through Pedro Romero de Terreros' investment.

The complex houses the National Photo Library, Photography Museum, and Hidalgo Arts Center, combining religious heritage with contemporary cultural institutions.

The museum room displays reproductions of paintings, archival documents, and a scale model showing the monument's extension in 1861, with guided tours available Tuesday through Friday.

After its religious period, the building served multiple functions including a mining school, military quarters, state prison, and civil hospital before becoming a cultural center.

Location: Pachuca

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 20.12110,-98.73110

Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:52