Basílica Menor y Convento de San Francisco en Salta
About This Museum
Honestly, the first thing that will stop you in your tracks here isn't an artifact at all—it's the catacombs. Right under your feet in the basilica's crypt are the skeletal remains of past friars and prominent locals, just waiting to be discovered. The main church itself is a breathtaking explosion of Spanish colonial opulence, with a magnificent gold-leaf pulpit and an altar that gleams in the soft light. Upstairs, the convent's peaceful cloisters and courtyards feel like a secret world frozen in time.
Collection Highlights
You can't miss the famous Cristo del Milagro, a crucifix credited with ending a massive earthquake in 1692. The museum also holds an incredible collection of over 100 saint statues, some dressed in lavish 18th-century fabrics, alongside historic paintings and religious texts.
Visitor Information
It's right in the heart of Salta at Córdoba 15, so it's super easy to find. Definitely pay the small fee to see the museum and catacombs—the guided tour is worth it for the stories you'd otherwise miss.
Architecture & Building
A stunning example of refined Spanish colonial design, with white-washed walls, a grand wooden door, and an iconic bell tower that defines the city's skyline.
Contact & Location
Address: 15, Córdoba, Salta, Capital, Salta, 4400, Argentina
Phone: +54 387 512-4311
