Experts' Choice Award Iglesia de San Francisco
What the experts agree on
Widely considered one of Caracas's finest colonial-era churches, dating to the 1570s. Despite a later neoclassical facade, the interior retains its old-world charm, ornate decoration, and notable side-wall paintings.
“The loveliest example of colonial architecture in Caracas.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "Just south of the Capitolio Nacional, the Church of San Francisco was built in the 1570s, but was remodeled on several occasions during the 17th and 18th centuries. Guzmán Blanco, unable..." Full review
Frommer's "The church bears the architectural influences of various periods and styles but retains much of its colonial-era charm...paintings that line both of the long side walls are worthy of a stroll" Full review
