Ruinas de San Francisco (Ruins of San Francisco), Mendoza (must see)

Ruinas de San Francisco are considered to be the only visible remains of Mendoza city buildings from before the earthquake of 1861. These ruins used to be the temple built by the Jesuits in the first half of the 18th century. The basilica occupied almost 10,000 square meters and had a beautifully vaulted dome divided into three aisles and ceremonial altar. The church was renovated at the end on the 18th century, but after the earthquake, it was decided to preserve its ruins as a memorial. In 1941, Ruinas de San Francisco were declared a National Historic Landmark.