The Church of San Francisco is one of the most prominent historical monuments in Santiago. It was founded in 1622, and was rebuilt more than once due to the devastating earthquakes that struck the area. The outer walls of the church are built in the Baroque mestizo style, and are characterized by engravings of original symbols, such as snakes, dragons, tropical birds, and figures The disguised, contemporary statue of rock pillars at the top of San Francisco was designed in a surprisingly artistic way.