Templo San Francisco de Asis (San Francisco Church), Guadalajara
The San Francisco Church is one of Guadalajara鈥檚 oldest and most historically significant religious landmarks. Originally founded in 1530 by Fray Antonio de Segovia, the current church replaced a humble 16th-century adobe structure, with construction of the Baroque edifice commencing around 1668 and completing in 1692 under the Franciscans.
The church鈥檚 facade is a Baroque masterpiece featuring three levels of Solomonic, spiraled columns in the Corinthian order, decorative niches, and an ornate choir window鈥攅lements that echo the style of the Guadalajara cathedral from the same era. Inside, the basilica-plan interior is neoclassical, rebuilt in the 20th century following a devastating fire in 1936. It includes a single nave with soaring arches, elegant pillars, and stunning gilded altarpieces and paintings.
Visitors will enjoy the tranquil garden area, which originally served as a fruit orchard and cloistered courtyard for the Franciscan friars. In 1958 it was lovingly reconsecrated after reconstruction, and today stands as a National Historical Monument registered with the National Institute of Anthropology and History.
The church鈥檚 facade is a Baroque masterpiece featuring three levels of Solomonic, spiraled columns in the Corinthian order, decorative niches, and an ornate choir window鈥攅lements that echo the style of the Guadalajara cathedral from the same era. Inside, the basilica-plan interior is neoclassical, rebuilt in the 20th century following a devastating fire in 1936. It includes a single nave with soaring arches, elegant pillars, and stunning gilded altarpieces and paintings.
Visitors will enjoy the tranquil garden area, which originally served as a fruit orchard and cloistered courtyard for the Franciscan friars. In 1958 it was lovingly reconsecrated after reconstruction, and today stands as a National Historical Monument registered with the National Institute of Anthropology and History.
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Templo San Francisco de Asis (San Francisco Church) on Map
Sight Name: Templo San Francisco de Asis (San Francisco Church)
Sight Location: Guadalajara, Mexico (See walking tours in Guadalajara)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Guadalajara, Mexico (See walking tours in Guadalajara)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Guadalajara, Mexico
Create Your Own Walk in Guadalajara
Creating your own self-guided walk in Guadalajara 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.
Guadalajara Historical Churches Walking Tour
Guadalajara, Mexico, is home to a great number of wonderful religious sites, dating back to the colonial era. Many of them are unique architectural treasures, with striking fa莽ades and equally impressive interiors.
The Expiatory Church, characterized by its neo-Gothic design, is a striking landmark dedicated to expiation and reparation. Meanwhile, the Our Lady of the Pilar Church boasts... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
The Expiatory Church, characterized by its neo-Gothic design, is a striking landmark dedicated to expiation and reparation. Meanwhile, the Our Lady of the Pilar Church boasts... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Historical Center Walk
Guadalajara is a modern, bustling metropolis with a long history. It was founded in 1542 as part of New Spain. The town was named after Spanish conquistador Nuno de Guzman鈥檚 hometown in Spain.
The city became Mexican state Jalisco鈥檚 largest city and its capital. The town boomed during the 17th century, and it became the nation's second-largest city during the 18th century. Miguel... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
The city became Mexican state Jalisco鈥檚 largest city and its capital. The town boomed during the 17th century, and it became the nation's second-largest city during the 18th century. Miguel... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Squares of Guadalajara
The historic center of Guadalajara is the oldest part of the city, a place where it was founded. The abundance of handsome colonial landmarks here 鈥� old buildings, public parks and squares (plazas) 鈥� makes the area truly magnificent. The plazas 鈥� popular gathering spots filled with fountains, statues, benches and food stalls 鈥� are particularly great for having a break, watching people and... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles