The Iglesia de San Francisco is a Roman Catholic church built by the Franciscans in 1678. It and an adjoining convent are dedicated to the founder of their order: Saint Francis of Assisi. This church suffered extensive fire damage in 1737 and 1756. It has been restored three times since the mid-18th century, the latest in 1998. This beautiful bell tower is a prominent landmark in Casco Viejo. It is also easily admired while sailing in the Bahía de Panamá.
