Basilica Menor San Francisco
Basilica Menor San Francisco
Basilica Menor San Francisco
4.5
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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This towering church with striking white pillars is one of Salta’s most famous landmarks, often pictured on the city's postcards.
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Carupia8
Benavidez, Argentina245 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
I have always been fascinated by the coulours of this building. I saw it when I was a child and returned recently after about 40 years. The interiors are dark and humble, which sounds OK for a Franciscan church. There is an interesting image of Jesus with a printed sign that refers to its history. It is a great building for pictures at any time of the day.
Written 7 January 2020
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Leo
Santa Fe, Argentina5 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
The visit worth every penny… The tour, the explanations, the passion explaining every single detail and the empathy, the smile… Jazmín was the best guide!!! You will explore the whole Basilica, from the architecture, their story; to the Franciscan order and their influence, work and help with the aborigines. You will learn about architecture, history, Franciscan philosophy, aborigines, and more. And also you can buy gifts made from the order.
Written 5 December 2022
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Patty6-13
Davis, CA520 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
I had a wonderful private tour just today with a guide who spoke English. The tour behind the scenes is fascinating, so much history here. Do climb to the top of the bell tower for wonderful views of the city. It is said to be the tallest tower in all of South America! Many thanks to my lovely guide for taking just me.
Written 29 February 2024
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Freewunderlust
London, UK117 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
I was so impressed with this even having just been to the Salta Catheral just two days before.
Beautiful!
Beautiful!
Written 29 January 2020
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ch0cbr0wnie
London, UK189 contributions
Nov 2019
It's absolutely amazing building, the bell tower is the tallest in Argentina. If you come in the evening you can see it illuminated which is great site. And you can also attend evening service which is more like a show as the music is not exactly religious. We really enjoyed visiting it.
Written 16 November 2019
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Yun Xiao Y
San Diego, CA101 contributions
Dec 2019
Great place to visit, the side museum was closed when we were there, but the Basilica was quite a sight to see. Love the colors and the grand interior of it.
Written 24 February 2020
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kesit0
Buenos Aires, Argentina736 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Very well maintained basilica with an oustanding 2 hours guided tour by Florentina, who takes you up to the bells and has interesting stories on the Franciskan monks. 100% recommended!
Written 20 February 2020
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Gingermegs55
Blackburn, Australia508 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
Salta is very quiet at this time of day. No one spoke English but we managed to arrange a 250peso pp tour with a security person who opened doors and showed us around and took some very bad photos of us.
The highlight was going up the bell tower- not for the feint hearted nor physically challenged.
Views were a little disappointing due to it being so overcast. It cleared up entirely by 11am.
Lovely place and worth every peso.
The highlight was going up the bell tower- not for the feint hearted nor physically challenged.
Views were a little disappointing due to it being so overcast. It cleared up entirely by 11am.
Lovely place and worth every peso.
Written 27 September 2019
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Mikeandj
41 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
It’s a peaceful place to visit and it has a museum you can explore for a few. Great architecture right in the middle of the town.
Written 14 March 2019
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Ana L
San Rafael, Argentina30 contributions
Oct 2016 • Business
A bit anachronistic because it has a huge Russian style icon cross in a very Spanish colonial church! Still, very pretty and worth seeing!
Written 1 November 2016
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Se consiguen rosarios de pétalos de rosa realizados por las Carmelitas descalzas yo fui hace 35 años y en una puerta de hierro me los vendieron, quiero reponerlos, como? Hay santería? Mil gracias agradezco respuesta
Written 15 September 2019
En el convento San Bernardo, suelen vender rosarios de pétalos de rosas y otro tipo de rosarios (Caseros esq. Santa Fé)
Written 16 September 2019
Horarios para visitarla. Hay alguna visita guiada?
Written 9 September 2019
Hola! Hay 3 tipos de visitas guiadas y con distintos precios. En una de ellas se puede subir al campanario. Los horarios ya te los dejaron. Es preciosa!
Written 9 September 2019
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