Church of San Francisco de Asis
Single-nave church with three chapels. It has a Moorish coffered ceiling of the 15th century with laced decoration. Built on the site of the old Hospital de Villafranca. Don Pedro Álvarez de Toledo, the Marquis of Villafranca, undertook several reforms in the 15th century: he had the sepulchres of his family installed inside the church. The Franciscan community had to abandon the convent, which was then used as military barracks under María Cristina.
The seats of the choir date from the 16th century. The altarpiece is Churrigueresco. The main chapel contains graves.
Historical Data
- Architecture
- Religious architecture
- Construction
- Church
- Predominant styles
- Romanesque
- Historical Period
- Middle Ages
- Early modern period
When to visit it?
Opening hours
- Every day: arrange a visit
Observations: To arrange a visit, contact the Villafranca del Bierzo tourist office.
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Get to know the surroundings
Address and map location
- Postal address San Jerónimo, s/n. Villafranca del Bierzo. NaN. León
Tourist information
Villafranca del Bierzo town hall
To know moreAddress
- Postal address municipality of Villafranca del Bierzo . León
- Web
- Phones987 540 028
Villafranca del Bierzo tourism office
Address
- Postal address Avda Díez Ovelar, 10. Villafranca del Bierzo. NaN. León
- Web
- Phones987 540 028
To know moreLeón tourism office
Address
- Postal address Pza. de Regla, 2. León. NaN. León
- Web
- Phones987 237 082
- Fax987 273 391
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