Iglesia de San Francisco (Church of San Francisco), Mendoza (must see)
The San Francisco Basilica is the first church built after the devastating earthquake of 1861. It was planned as a replacement for the old church destroyed by the earthquake, now known as the San Francisco Ruins. The basilica was raised in Renaissance style on 2,300 square meters. Iglesia de San Francisco is venerated throughout Mendoza due to the fact that it is home to the sacred image of 鈥淣uestra Se帽ora del Carmen de Cuyo鈥�. The southern nave of the church houses the tomb of General San Mart铆n's daughter, Mercedes Tomasa.
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Iglesia de San Francisco (Church of San Francisco) on Map
Sight Name: Iglesia de San Francisco (Church of San Francisco)
Sight Location: Mendoza, Argentina (See walking tours in Mendoza)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Mendoza, Argentina (See walking tours in Mendoza)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Mendoza, Argentina
Create Your Own Walk in Mendoza
Creating your own self-guided walk in Mendoza is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Mendoza Introduction Walking Tour
Set at the heart of Argentina's wine-making region of Cuyo, Mendoza city was almost totally destroyed by the devastating earthquake of 1861. The ensued restoration efforts put in by the local authorities have resulted in a plethora of new magnificent landmarks, most of which are must-see attractions for every visitor. On this walk you will see what today's Mendoza is particularly famous... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Mendoza Squares Walk
Mendoza is one of the most beautiful cities in Argentina. It is especially famous for beautiful parks and squares, each in its own, unique style. During this tour you will have a chance to visit and explore four symmetrical squares: Plaza San Mart铆n, Plaza Chile, Plaza Italia, Plaza Espa帽a, as well as the main city square - Plaza Independencia.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles