San Francisco El Grande
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Legend has it that this magnificent basílica occupies the site of a monastery founded by St Francis of Assisi in the 13th century. Work on the present building was completed in 1784 under the supervision of Francesco Sabatini. The focal point of the unusual circular design is the stupendous dome, 58 m (190 ft) high and 33 m (110 ft) in diameter. After 30 years of painstaking restoration, the 19th-century ceiling frescos, painted by leading artists of the day, are now revealed in their original glory. Take the guided tour to be shown other artistic treasures, which include paintings by artists Zurbarán and Goya (chapel of San Bernardino) and the Gothic choir.
Practical Information
Plaza de S Francisco
Open 11am–12:30pm, 4–6:30pm Tue–Fri, 11am–1pm Sat; Aug: 11am–12:30pm, 5–7:30pm Tue–Fri Adm
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