Experts' Choice Award Iglesia de San Francisco
What the experts agree on
Bogotá's oldest church dazzles with an extraordinarily ornate 17th-century gilded altar and opulent red-and-gold interior, featuring stunning Mudéjar-style architecture blending Islamic geometric designs with colonial craftsmanship.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Bogotá's oldest surviving church. Of particular interest is the extraordinary 17th-century gilded main altarpiece." Full review
Fodor's "Famous for its fabulous Mudéjar interior, carved with geometric designs borrowed from Islamic tradition." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Boasts opulent 17C decoration in red and gold tones, and antique confessionals. The main altarpiece 17C literally covers the apse. Look up to take in the superb framework influenced by Mudéjar style." Full review
Frommer's "Check out its beautiful (and very gold) high altar, yet another excellent example of 17th-century church architecture." Full review
