Iglesia de San Francisco - Salta, Argentina - Roman Catholic Churches on Waymarking.com

Upon the foundation of the city the grounds where nowadays we can see this church were donated to the Franciscan Order. Note that the original church built on the spot disappeared and the temple we can visit now appeared between 1789 and 1796.

The bell tower was added later, in 1870, following a design by Italian architects. It is 57 meters high, one of the tallest in the Americas. It's a single nave church.

The funeral cerimonies for those fallen in the battle of Salta which took place in 1913 were held here, with the presence of the hero of independente, Manuel Belgrano.

It is a National Historic Monument.

It can be visited but a ticket of 40 Pesos is necessary. Included is the access to a small museum of religious art.

Further information, in Spanish:
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Type of Church: Church Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Archdiocese: Salta Diocese: Salta Address/Location: Iglesia de San Francisco Caseros & Córdoba Salta, Argentina Date of organization: Not listed Date of building construction: Not listed Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed Relvant Web Site: Not listed

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