Title: Convent of San Francisco in Barrio Histórico - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Convent of San Francisco Tours and Activities

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## Visit Convent of San Francisco

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#### Beneath the lighthouse, walk around the maze of pathways and walls of these ancient ruins, which have survived after several centuries.

The Convent of San Francisco Ruins is a historic landmark that dates back to the 17th century. Although the Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse now towers over the ruins, many of the convent’s old walls, gates and paths are still open to the public. Look for this iconic feature of the city and one of the main attractions of the historic center. The convent burned down at the turn of the 18th century, so the ruins have remained untouched for many years.

Admire the antique stone walls of the convent, which are still standing after many centuries. They are particularly thick, measuring about 3.3 feet (1 meter). The vintage appearance of the structure is a stark contrast to the bright white lighthouse protruding over the walls.

Capture photos of the structure’s antique foundations and the lighthouse that is located where parts of the convent once stood. Climb the lighthouse to enjoy a view of the ruins from directly above.

Learn about the troubled history of the city, which changed hands between Iberian rulers. Then explore the Spanish Museum or the Portuguese Museum nearby to find out more about the history of the two colonial powers.

European settlers initially built the Convent of San Francisco toward the end of the 17th century. Over the years, fires and other hazards severely damaged the structure, reducing it to the ruins visible today. A particularly damaging fire occurred in 1704, only one or two decades after its construction.

Find the Convent of San Francisco Ruins in the southwest corner of Colonia del Sacramento. The city’s lighthouse stands almost on the same site, in the historic center. Other nearby attractions include Plaza Mayor, Casa Nacarello and the Portuguese Museum. If you take the ferry from Buenos Aires in Argentina, walk less than 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) west from the port. The main bus stop is also close to the ruins.

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#### Municipal Museum

With skeletons of prehistoric beasts and antique relics from the first days of the colonial era, this museum is the oldest in the city.

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#### Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse

The 360-degree view from the summit of this historic 19th-century lighthouse incorporates the entire city and the Río de la Plata.

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#### Casa Nacarello

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#### Street of Sighs

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#### Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas

Take a relaxing stroll through the trees and cobblestone streets of the plaza that lays claim to one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.

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