Basilica y Convento de San Francisco de Lima is a vibrant-yellow Franciscan church and monastery known for its Spanish Baroque architecture, its bone-lined catacombs, and an expansive library. The latter contains a remarkable 25,000 antique texts, a few which actually predate the conquest, notable works include an Antwerp printed Holy Bible from between 1571-1572 and the first Spanish dictionary written. Its most iconic feature, the catacombs, is a collection of underground vaults residing beneath the churches chapels. They are said to contain the remains of approximately 70,000 people. A 30-minute tour of the Basilica, library, and catacombs is included with the price of admission.
Jiron Lampa, Cercado de Lima 15001, Lima, Peru, Phone: +51-14-26-73-77