St. Francis of Assisi Church

St. Francis of Assisi Church

It was built in the year 1593, at the time of Governor Pero de Naya. It was the Friary of the Franciscans. The Church is still in use. And the cloister was converted into a Hospital ever since the Church of St. John of God collapsed in the year 1832 where a hospital was functioning. Today a new hospital building is built and this heritage building is vacated. It served as hospital for about 184 years. The Church is situated at a close distance from St. Paul Church. It is prominently seen as it is built on a high platform having a staircase with 20 steps. It also has a very high tower. The Church has vaulted dome, built of stone. The front portion close to the main altar is artistically decorated and has a celestial aura. Beside this, the main altar is decorated with beautiful fresco, which immediately attracts the attention of the visitor.