Templo de San Francisco de Asís facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Templo de San Francisco de Asís |
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| Location | Guadalajara, Jalisco |
| Country | Mexico |
| Denomination | Catholicism |
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| Years built | 1688-1692 |
| Completed | 1692 |
The Templo de San Francisco de Asís is a beautiful Catholic church located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. It is a very old and important building in the city. You can find it right next to Parque San Francisco, at #295 Calle 16 de Septiembre, in the central part of Guadalajara.
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History of the Church
The Templo de San Francisco de Asís was built by a group of religious people called the Franciscans. They started building it in 1668 and finished in 1692. This means the church is over 330 years old! It stands on the same spot where an earlier Franciscan church and a convent (a place where religious people live) used to be.
Architectural Style and Features
The church has some really cool features that make it special.
Outside the Church
When you look at the front of the church, called the facade, you will see special columns. These are called Solomonic columns. They look like they are twisting or spiraling upwards, which is a very unique design.
Inside the Church
Inside the church, in the main area called the nave, there is a stunning piece of art. Above and behind the altar, you will find a baroque retablo. A retablo is a large, decorated structure, often made of wood, that holds religious images. The baroque style means it has lots of fancy details and dramatic shapes.
See also
In Spanish: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (Guadalajara, Jalisco) para niños
