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Iglesia de San Francisco Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Hours Mon-Fri 7am-noon and 2-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
Location Av. Universidad and Norte 2
Transportation Metro: Capitolio
Phone 0212/484-2442
Prices Free admission

Frommer's Review

Not as large or ornate as Catedral, this is the church where Bolívar was proclaimed El Libertador in 1813, and the site of his massive funeral in 1842 -- the year his remains were brought back from Colombia, some 12 years after his actual death. Begun in 1575, the church bears the architectural influences of various periods and styles but retains much of its colonial-era charm. The gilded altars and religious paintings are worthy of a 20-minute stroll through the building.

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