Church of San Francisco

This church is one of my favorite ones around the Centro Histórico. It is inviting for its size and once inside you want to sit and take it all in. You end up in a spiritual mood saying prayers even though you walked in with the purpose of taking pictures and admiring the architecture.

A must-stop while walking along this avenue, this stunning architectural building impresses from the outside. Inside, you're greeted by soaring ceilings and a peaceful, relaxing ambiance.

Beautiful church of the Franciscan order very close to the Zocalo in Centro Historico. Take time to go inside and appreciate the tranquility that comes with a few moments’ respite inside a house of worship.

This church was built in the early 1700s after the previous two sunk into the soft soil of Mexico. It's not uncommon to see many buildings leaning or sinking all throughout Mexico City. The history of this church goes back to 1629. Free to enter and explore. It is located at the west end of Madero St in the historic center of Mexico city.

What a beautiful place to worship! It takes a lot to maintain these sanctuaries and I really appreciate all the people working there to make it beautiful for everyone to visit. Blessed 😇

Beautiful church of Franciscan order, with the amazing façade executed in elaborate sculptural architectural ornamental style known as Churrigueresque or ultra baroque. Church now, formerly a huge convent taking up several city blocks, the Templo y Convento de San Francisco de la Ciudad de México was one of the earliest churches in Mexico City, put up briefly after the conquest by Cortes. Apparently, it takes up the area where the last Aztec emperor Montezuma had his zoo, arguable a first zoo in the entire world. Even though the church has undergone several partial and complete reconstructions, there is still much to see and admire.

Beautiful church. You can visit for free.

Interesting alter piece polished up to about 10-15’ and then dull gold from there up. Very good facade in stone