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A.tremely artistic execution. Thi s work was de–

(J'n d by

the Friars Luis Montes and Pedro

Gomez.

In the interior cloisters is the library, which

i ~

of especial importance on account of certain

bibliographical treasures , such

as a

polyglot

bible, etc., which it contains.

The Temple

Through the principal cloisters one enters

the temple, by way of the vestry, which by the

way contains a very handsome cedar tablet.

This church today has little interest outside

its architectural value,

sine~

its ancient tablets

as well as its mural _paintings and other treasures

were destr:0yed during the r$torations

thirt.y

years ago. rnere

&1'8

only

tars of painted

–

er. Among the .sculptural w·orks yet prcser

in the vaulted niches, the most impressive is the

image of St. Francisco. The pulpit, also,

i.s

in–

lia id wi th shell in a manner very similar to the

lectern of the choir.

Santa Clara

To the south of the church of St. Francisco

is the Monastery of Santa Clara. The public is

, only admitted

this temple by special permis–

sion of the Bishop.

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