Our primary goal for our first morning in Lima was touring the Monastery of San Francisco which was completed in 1774 in the Spanish baroque style. It is known for it's "bones and books." Catacombs under the building still contain bones as well as at least one complete skeleton. It is estimated that 70,000 burials took place in the catacombs. We noted that the catacomb ceiling was made of brick and we wondered how that was possible. Impressive in a different way was the ancient library, still in it's original form. It contains a Bible that dates back to 1571. Unfortunately photography was not allowed so I am unable to show any photos of the interior. But I was impressed at huge carvings that were covered with goldleaf and we also saw several 8 x 12' photos by Reuben. It was an amazing start to our touring.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Monsaterio de San Francisco
Our primary goal for our first morning in Lima was touring the Monastery of San Francisco which was completed in 1774 in the Spanish baroque style. It is known for it's "bones and books." Catacombs under the building still contain bones as well as at least one complete skeleton. It is estimated that 70,000 burials took place in the catacombs. We noted that the catacomb ceiling was made of brick and we wondered how that was possible. Impressive in a different way was the ancient library, still in it's original form. It contains a Bible that dates back to 1571. Unfortunately photography was not allowed so I am unable to show any photos of the interior. But I was impressed at huge carvings that were covered with goldleaf and we also saw several 8 x 12' photos by Reuben. It was an amazing start to our touring.
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