| Basilica of San Francisco | |
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| 16°29′47″S 68°08′14″W / 16.4965°S 68.1373°W | |
| Location | La Paz, Bolivia |
| Country | Bolivia |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Founded | 1549 |
| Dedication | Francis of Assisi |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Andean Baroque |
| Groundbreaking | 1743 |
| Completed | 1885 |
| Administration | |
| Division | Archdiocese of La Paz |
The Basilica of San Francisco in the city of La Paz, Bolivia, is a Catholic church under the advocation of Francis of Assisi. It is located in the center of the city, in the square that bears its name, Plaza San Francisco.
The building was built between 1743 and 1772[1] but its tower was built in the end of the 19th century.
- ^ Adriana Olivera (1 June 2016). "Descubre La Paz: Museo de San Francisco". La Región (Bolivian newspaper). La Paz.