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San Francisco Church And Convent: San Francisco de Asis (3)
  • Updated By El_Sueco on May 13, 2003
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  • Semi circular arches - Lima
    Semi circular arches
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    The monastery principal.

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    San Francisco Church And Convent: Murals
  • By thebeatsurrender on June 20, 2007
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    There are many murals to look at in the San Francisco monastary.

  • Directions: Just Next To The Plaza Mayor

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    San Francisco Church And Convent: San Francisco Monastery
  • By ThiagoRamos on February 2, 2007
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    This is the beautiful facade of San Francisco monastery!!! Probably one of prettiest buildings in Lima. The guided visit also includes the museum of religious arts, the library and the catacombs. Yes... catacombs... the church and the monastery were built over underground catacombs, which were used as cemeteries during the colonial period. The impressive amount of bones in the catacombs is maybe the strongest memory I have of this place...

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    San Francisco Church And Convent: CATACUMBAS EN LA IGLESIA DE SAN FRANCISCO
  • By RORRO72 on March 29, 2003
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  • Catacumbas de la Iglesia de San Francisco - Lima
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    Todo el conjunto arquitectónico está construído sobre galerías subterráneas o catacumbas, hechas con ladrillo, cal, canto rodado y clara de huevo de las aves guaneras. Una visita por ellas es sobrecogedor, pese a lo arreglado que están dispuestos los huesos.

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    San Francisco Church And Convent: Iglesia de San Francisco
  • Updated By MovingMere on February 2, 2007
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    UNESCO classified the church as a Cultural World Heritage Site for its architecture and jewels (see website). You can tour the church for 5 soles in English or Spanish or just enjoy the beautiful building from the outside. I thought it was fitting that there were so many pigeons on the church and the surrounding area, as the saint was known for his love of animals. Saint Francis is said to have spoken these words while preaching to birds. The text is from Vigina (The Little Flowers): "My sister birds, you owe much to God, and you must always and in everyplace give praise to Him; for He has given you freedom to wing through the sky and He has clothed you... you neither sow nor reap, and God feeds you and gives you rivers and fountains for your thirst, and mountains and valleys for shelter, and tall trees for your nests. And although you neither know how to spin or weave, God dresses you and your children, for the Creator loves you greatly and He blesses you abundantly. Therefore... always seek to praise God."

  • Directions: Just Next To The Plaza Mayor
  • Website: http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=500

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    San Francisco Church And Convent: The Catacombs!
  • By krissyM on June 28, 2007
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    Underneath the Church and Monastery of San Francisco are the world famous catacombs. There you will find over 70,000 skeletons dating back to the middle ages. During the middle ages it was more desirable to be buried in the church as it would place you closer to God so as a results the catacombs were stuffed full of people. In the 1970's the monks at the monastary cleaned and aired out the catcombs artfully (and not so artfully) arranging all the bones present. So you will find quite a macabre display of human remains. A must see!

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  • Directions: Just Next To The Plaza Mayor

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    San Francisco Church And Convent: Visit the Catacombs at San Francisco
  • By malianrob on January 7, 2008
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    We came here during our Lima City tour. I have to admit I didnt do too much research on Lima. My focus was more Cusco and Machu Picchu of course but I was glad that we did a Lima City tour because it turned out to be so great. Lima is a beautiful City (in some areas) to the contrary of what I was told and San Francisco was an experience. Visiting here totally caught me be surprise because I had no idea what to expect. It was alittle freaky and when you go down into the catacombs the ceiling is so low that you have to crouch down alittle. Adrianna and I are somewhat short so we didnt have to worry but there was one lady, fairly tall that almost knocked herself out. She hit her head so hard that she was crying. I cant remember if she was bleeding too. So be careful if you are tall :) From what I remeber of San Francisco was that the bones here belong to the wealthy people of Lima. If you had money you were able to be buried here and be "closer to heaven or God".

  • Directions: Just Next To The Plaza Mayor

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    San Francisco Church And Convent: Museum of San Francisco (Saint Francis)
  • By tomruth78 on April 19, 2004
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  • Worth spending a few hours checking out the museum. It will cost approximatly s/.5. The Catcombs are not as scary as expected. Some city tours include this musuem so check before you go it alone.

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    San Francisco Church And Convent: convent
  • By choiboyx012 on August 30, 2007
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    inside there are many bones underground.. cool

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  • Directions: Just Next To The Plaza Mayor

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