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With gold leaf artwork and decorative azulejo tile murals, the lavishness of this church-convent complex’s décor is in stark contrast to the humbleness of the saint to which the church is dedicated.

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

The fascinating history and lavish interior are a good reason to visit this majestic Roman Catholic cathedral that adorns the central plaza of Salta.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

Climb up a hill to reach this simple white chapel and enjoy the picturesque views of islets that decorate the ocean.

Delight in the views of Plaza San Martín from the bell tower of the oldest church in continuous service in Argentina.

With gold leaf artwork and decorative azulejo tile murals, the lavishness of this church-convent complex’s décor is in stark contrast to the humbleness of the saint to which the church is dedicated.

The fascinating history and lavish interior are a good reason to visit this majestic Roman Catholic cathedral that adorns the central plaza of Salta.

The soul of Salvador’s Historic Center is a vibrant district of cobblestone streets framed by ancient churches, colonial mansions, museums and cultural centers.

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

Climb up a hill to reach this simple white chapel and enjoy the picturesque views of islets that decorate the ocean.

With gold leaf artwork and decorative azulejo tile murals, the lavishness of this church-convent complex’s décor is in stark contrast to the humbleness of the saint to which the church is dedicated.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

With gold leaf artwork and decorative azulejo tile murals, the lavishness of this church-convent complex’s décor is in stark contrast to the humbleness of the saint to which the church is dedicated.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.