Catacombs of the Basilica of San Francisco - Lima, Peru - Charnel Chapels, Charnel Houses and Ossuaries on Waymarking.com

Built in 1674, the church and convent of San Francisco are part of the Historic Centre of Lima, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. Aside from a church and monastery it also contains a library and catacombs.

It is estimated that 25,000 bodies were laid to rest in the catacombs; the crypts, built of bricks and mortar, are very solid and have stood up well to earthquakes. The catacombs served as a burial-place until 1808, when the city cemetery was opened outside Lima, and contain thousands of skulls and bones. The catacombs were rediscovered in 1943. It is also believed there existed secret passageways that connected to the Cathedral and the Tribunal of the Holy Inquisition.

Opening Hours: Daily from 9:30 to 17:45

Guided tour including the catacombs: $5 US

Photography is not allowed inside.

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