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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". == History == It was built between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries in the so-called baroque mestizo style. Milestones in its history include: *In 1548, the Convent of San Francisco was founded along the river Choqueyapu by Fray Francisco de Morales. *In August 1549 the construction of the first Church of San Francisco began, which was concluded in 1581. *Between 1608 and 1612 the first church collapsed as a result of a snowfall of considerable proportions. *Between 1743 and 1744 the construction of the present church began. *In 1753 is finished with the closure and the roof of the church's dome. *On April 23, 1758, it was consecrated. *In 1790, the carved façade is finished. *In 1885, the construction of its single tower began. *In 1948, it was declared a minor basilica. *Between 1950 and 1960, the convent was demolished and the atrium reconfigured. *Between 1965 and 2005, the church and convent were restored, and part of the convent was enabled as a museum. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「San Francisco Church (La Paz)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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