Beautiful church of Franciscan order, with the amazing façade executed in elaborate sculptural architectural ornamental style known as Churrigueresque or ultra baroque. Church now, formerly a huge convent taking up several city blocks, the Templo y Convento de San Francisco de la Ciudad de México was one of the earliest churches in Mexico City, put up briefly after the conquest by Cortes. Apparently, it takes up the area where the last Aztec emperor Montezuma had his zoo, arguable a first zoo in the entire world. Even though the church has undergone several partial and complete reconstructions, there is still much to see and admire.

Enter the silence in the church away from the hectic inner México City. Look at the lamps hanging from the ceiling - an obvious sign of the church sinking in the soft er grounds. See picture.

This church was built in the early 1700s after the previous two sunk into the soft soil of Mexico. It's not uncommon to see many buildings leaning or sinking all throughout Mexico City. The history of this church goes back to 1629. Free to enter and explore. It is located at the west end of Madero St in the historic center of Mexico city.

it’s amazing that’s this place is still standing—must be some high quality architecture! 😊

Beautiful place a just see.

Beautiful church. Not easily accessible with wheelchair or stroller. Metal ramp was helpful but access into church main doors requires lifting wheelchair or stroller over large door sills.

A beautiful church which will allows to feel the presence of God.

This Church San Francisco we visited once. When we took a Tour of The City Four months before my Thirteenth Birthday when I was Twelve. There we went, The Sagrada Familia itself. Lol, and I say that with a beaming heart, like that of Jesus's himself. Ok. I can bee a little dramatic. But DahDah's name Is Jose. And MyMother. God Bless Her Soul. May She Bee Resting At The Bosom Of The Lourd. And May they both, rest in peace. Her Name is Maria Socorro. I'm Jose but it almost sounds like Jesus doesn't it? I think so. In personality n character, I strive n thrive for perfection. Knowing that in this Life. I will never attain that. But it is nice to try wouldn't you think? Enough about USS, The Choych? You can feel the magic. Please excuse my French~ right as you enter you feel and experience awe. For non church attending people, you will see what The Builders Of Ould constructed and the meticulous you'll view in spite of the shaky ground aaaaaaall of Mexico City was built up in. The engineer's of that era prallally didn't perfect that addendum 101 but the Builders themselves really put their all into all architectural aspect and you yourself will feel very very fuzzy. The Building is a Jewel. A true Gem in The Hands Of Our Lourd God, The Holy Spirit, Jesus Himself & Our Holiest Of Holy Mother as I, You, We All Are Gems To Them. And Precious In Their Sight. Especially if you and you loved ones are on vacation. I saw one of the reviews and they had 9544 photos! Of this place! I'm thinking and I'm jealous! In friendly and congratulatory forms of course! We didn't bring the camrah along because we forgot. And our visit to this city was first and foremost a medical visit. But we remembered and brought the camrah along on our next visit. Which turned out to bee to The North This Time. Guadalajara. Same difference just not AS crazy. I'd like to inform the reviewer way below Me, that this Church is a place of worship. And only that. So the conplicatednessess on the walls with crazy inscriptions"" to quote you, are. A representation Of The Nation Of Mexico Itself. The heiroglyphs and volcanic stone found throughout have a very profound past and have seen many things. We're glad they hold up The Church Sanctuary ⛪ today instead OUVH. It's chilling to know that they firmed a part of Mexico City waaaaaayy before Mr Cortez showed up tryin to scratch people's pockets fow they skrillah n stuff. The Church. It's Beautiful. Like The Others. Statues. They stand as Reminders. Witnesses of days gone bye bye but are parts of today. Parking. Take the 🚇 Metro cause it's at a nill not Like The Churches Here In America. Thee Altar. Well what should I say? Even if I'm at Odds with The Lord, it's okay & that happens in all families in which This particular Altar is VERY Grandiose and throughout, guides what we view, how we see, our differing perspectives & Our Eyes, To Look Up.Thank You and if you vacation there, you'll bee glad you did. I truly hope you enjoy thyselves on vacation & your leisurelys for you deserve it! Night!

Beautiful and free to enter. A nice cool respite from the sun.

What a beautiful place to worship! It takes a lot to maintain these sanctuaries and I really appreciate all the people working there to make it beautiful for everyone to visit. Blessed 😇

Beautiful church of the Franciscan order very close to the Zocalo in Centro Historico. Take time to go inside and appreciate the tranquility that comes with a few moments’ respite inside a house of worship.

Noce front yard separates the church from busy street, complicated carving on walls.

Magical entrance!

This is a very beautiful church, but mainly for the three altar pieces, which are spectacular in their baroque excesses. This is a busy church with lots of little praying there, no be respectful,

Even if you aren't religious is a good place to visit and appreciate the art in the walls, altars and paintings. If you are in luck you can access the balcony where the chorus usually stands to take some good pictures.

So beautiful!!!!!!!

nice church love this place.

Just another church of the many in the area. Really meticulous facade though.