Basilica of San Francisco, La Paz
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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.
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Basilica of San Francisco | |
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16°29′47″S 68°08′14″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 |
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The building was built between 1743 and 1772[1] but its tower was built in the end of the 19th century.