Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Church of San Francisco
El Templo de San Francisco
— Un Museo llamado Guanajuato —
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 3, 2017
1. The Temple of San Francisco Marker
En el auge minero del siglo XVIII comenzaron muchas de las obras civiles y religiosas que distinguirían posteriormente a la orgullosa ciudad de Guanajuato. Una de ellas es el templo de San Francisco, originalmente de San Juan Bautista. Su construcción, todavía bajo el influjo de barroco inició en 1741, su portada de cantera con motivos vegetales da testimonio de este estilo arquitectónico.
En 1828, los frailes franciscanos, que tenían un hospicio contiguo, se hicieron cargo de esta iglesia hasta la actualidad; a mediados de ese mismo siglo se modificó el altar mayor y los laterales de este templo conforme a las corrientes arquitectónicas de estilo neoclásico de la época. El último detalle que se agregó a su fachada fue el reloj superior enmarcado en cantera verde.
English:
The street known as Sopeña leads up to the magnificent church of San Francisco and the square of the same name.
The height of the mining boom in the eighteenth century saw the construction of many of the civil and religious buildings that came to epitomize proud city of Guanajuato. One such was the church of San Francisco. Originally dedicated to Saint
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In 1828, the Franciscan order – which already ran the hospice next door – took charge of the church, and has done to the present day. In the mid-nineteenth century, the main altar and the side altars were modified to make them conform to the neoclassical style that reigned during that period. The final detail to be added to its facade was the clock set in a frame of green sandstone. (Marker Number 17 of 19.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1741.
Location. 21° 0.858′ N, 101° 15.114′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. Marker is on Calle Sopeña, on the right when traveling west. The marker is directly in front and to the left of the temple. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Temple of San Juan Bautista (a few steps from this marker); House of Manuel Doblado (within shouting distance of this marker); El Puente de Nava (within shouting distance of this marker); Euquerio Guerrero López (within shouting distance of this
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 2, 2017
2. The Temple of San Francisco Marker reverse
The marker's reverse includes a list of all of the sites in the series and a map of their location.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 2, 2017
3. The Temple of San Francisco Marker
The marker is at the far left in this view of the temple.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 3, 2017
4. The Temple of San Francisco
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
