Convento y Museo San Francisco

An oasis of art and tranquility

What a nice surprise. This museum/cloister/collection was a pleasant repite from the crazy streets right outside. Almost all religious art of course- and though there are few 'big names' I believe m...

Great grounds and museum adjacent and behind St Francis Church

We were about to enter the church when we noticed this museum. Being almost 70 now we got a 50% discount at 1,000 pesos total. We enjoyed a great deal of the grounds, the interior courtyard garden is ...

Peaceful

A pleasant surprise for 1,000 pesos you get to see a vast collection of religious artifacts 1 room has over 50 paintings. The courtyard is lovely with a fountain and koi abd bougainvillea and peacock...

Pleasant Historic Church with Delightful Courtyard

Santiago is a bit lacking in colonial structures (due to earthquakes), so the museum and church are a fun way to experience a bit of the more distant past. The building itself is interesting, but it’s...

Good stop on a hot day

Iglesia San Francisco is the oldest standing church in Santiago (those darn earthquakes!). It is worth popping in for a few minutes if you've never been before. The thick stone walls are impressive. T...