# Convent of San Francisco

Salta, Argentina

Behind the famous terracotta basilica lies the Franciscan convent, granted to the order at Salta's founding in 1582. Its cloister, library and music archive preserve nearly four centuries of monastic life beside one of South America's tallest bell towers.

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Coordinates: -24.79139, -65.40722

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