Churches and Chapels
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
Address
San Jerónimo, s/n. Villafranca del Bierzo. 24500 León.
More information
Oficina de Turismo Regional of León
Pza. de Regla, 2. León. 24003 León.
Teléfono: 987 237 082
Fax: 987 273 391
Email: oficinadeturismodeleon@jcyl.es
Página Web: http://www.turismocastillayleon.com
Tourist Office of Villafranca del Bierzo
Avda Díez Ovelar, 10. Villafranca del Bierzo. 24500 León.
Telephone: 987 540 028
Email: turismo@villafrancadelbierzo.org
Website: http://www.villafrancadelbierzo.org/movil/index.php
Opening hours
- Every day: book visit in advance
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