Basilica and Convent of San Francisco
Basílica y Convento de San Francisco
A 16th-century Franciscan complex, where the church dome, the small plaza in front, and the handicraft market give the area an old-town atmosphere.
The complex was begun in 1552 and includes the church, the monastery, and the Third Order chapel. The church holds a silver altar, and the monastery has colonial paintings and a library. In front lies the cobblestone Plaza San Francisco, and beside it the Fania handicraft market sells alpaca wool textiles and small accessories.
The complex is about two blocks east of Santa Catalina Monastery, so you can visit both on the same walk.
Opening hours
Church about 07:00–12:00 and 15:00–20:00; monastery visiting hours vary, check on site
Nearby sights
- Santa Catalina Monastery
- Casa Tristán del Pozo
- Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
- Monastery of Santa Teresa
- Casa del Moral
- Plaza de Armas of Arequipa
- Church of the Society of Jesus
- Museo Santuarios Andinos