5/5 Vera G. 1 year ago on Google • 262 reviews
Saint
Francis
Church
is
absolutely
a
must.
It
is
larger
than
what
I
expected.
There
is
no
admission
fee
to
visit
the
church.
The
church
is
managed
by
Franciscans
but
belongs
to
Archdiocese
of
Santiago
de
Guatemala.
It
welcomes
all
visitors.
Masses
are
held
daily
and
could
also
be
attended.
It
fell
into
ruins
after
the
earthquake
in
1917
and
was
rebuilt
around
1920s
to
be
damaged
again
in
another
earthquake
in
1976.
The
church
blends
two
architectural
styles,
Neoclassical
and
Baroque.
It’s
grandiose
building
cannot
go
unnoticed
and
stands
out
from
far
away
on
the
street;
yet,
its
interior
is
it
primary
feature.
The
large
and
ornate
wooden
alter
with
intricate
carvings
is
about
300
feet
tall
and
40
fee
wide.
When
we
were
inside,
it
was
very
quiet
as
if
the
time
became
still.
It
is
worth
visiting
and
enjoying
the
majestic
atmosphere
inside.