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The current aesthetic of the church did not take final shape until 1911, when the German Architect Sackman altered its neoclassical style inspired by the Bavarian baroque technique. The main façade features a very elaborate work alike the towers, atrium and dome. The construction of the church features a single very long structure with small chapels to the side. The main altar is the only one that remains original from the 17th century, for all the others were made in 1911, and some of them had to be replaced after a huge fire that took place in June 1955. But the truly breathtaking aspect of this church is the outstanding front, mixing secular and religious figures in a one of a kind pantheon like sculpture: St Francis of Asis, Giotto, Dante Alighieri, and Christopher Columbus. One other amazing feature of this impressive basilica is the St Roque Chapel. Every 16th of the month, the chapel is opened to the public, for this is his holly day. Inside the beauty is outstanding and the craftsmanship of the imaginary brilliant, the highlight: the polychrome wooden images of the 18th century. Bob Frassinetti: For more information: Email: Bob Frassinetti. Press here to go back to web blog:Daily Updates on Art, Antiques, Collectibles as well as travel information for Buenos Aires, Argentina. Phone me thru Skype, ID: Bob Frassinetti or you can also chat with me thru Yahoo, press here: Yahoo Contact Find me on MySpace and be my friend!