A 17th-century Baroque monastery famous for its Sevillian tilework and vast subterranean catacombs containing the bones of 25;000 citizens; the library houses 25;000 ancient texts on hand-pressed paper; descend into the ossuaries at midday; the air is cool; damp; and smells of lime and aged dust while the rhythmic geometry of the skeletal remains is illuminated by single shafts of natural light.
About Convento de San Francisco
A 17th-century Baroque monastery famous for its Sevillian tilework and vast subterranean catacombs containing the bones of 25;000 citizens; the library houses 25;000 ancient texts on hand-pressed paper; descend into the ossuaries at midday; the air is cool; damp; and smells of lime and aged dust while the rhythmic geometry of the skeletal remains is illuminated by single shafts of natural light.
Convento de San Francisco, Peru
Why Visit
Convento de San Francisco is one of Peru's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
Insider Tips
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Convento de San Francisco is best explored on foot — take your time and soak in the atmosphere.
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Visit at different times of day for a completely different perspective.
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Combine your visit with nearby attractions to make the most of your time in Peru.
