Another attraction of Cordoba Church of San Francisco, which belongs to the so-called "ferdinandova" churches', named due to the fact that they were one of the first Christian churches built in Cordoba after its reconquest from the Moors by king Ferdinand III. Once the Church was part built in the 13th century the monastery of San Pedro El real. The monastery, belonging to the Franciscan religious communities, was quite large for its time and had great influence in the religious life of the city. It is known that in the 17th century there lived a hundred monks, and the largest of its prosperity and influence in the 18th century. But in the early 19th century during the onset of the Napoleonic wars, the monastery was destroyed, the San Francisco Church miraculously survived.

Originally created in the Gothic style, today the building of the Church of San Francisco only partially resembles the original structure. During the 18th century the building was restored several times in its facade there are many elements in the Baroque style that have significantly changed the medieval appearance of the Church.

Today, the Church of San Francisco is not only one of the oldest, but also one of the richest churches of Cordoba. Here houses many cultural values accumulated since the medieval period. There is also an interesting collection of paintings by a Cordoban artist of the 18th century. Deserves special attention and beautiful antique furniture located in the premises of the temple.