Also known as San Felipe or Casco Antiguo, Casco Viejo is Panama City's historic district. The settlement was completed in 1763 and was built following a horrific pirate attack that had destroyed the previous buildings. The district was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 and houses many sites and attractions for visitors to enjoy. Some of the most visited are the El Palacio de las Garzas, which is the governmental office and residence of the President of Panama, La Catedral Metropolitana, which is the main Catholic temple in Panama City, and the church and convent of Saint Francis of Assisi.

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