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Igreja de São Francisco

Porto, Portugal

Igreja de São Francisco, Porto
Photo: Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

The Gothic facade hides one of Portugal's richest interiors of Baroque talha dourada art, complemented by accessible catacombs.

The Igreja de São Francisco is a Gothic Franciscan church in Porto, whose construction began in the 14th century. Although its facade is relatively simple, its interior is one of the richest examples of Baroque talha dourada art in Portugal. The chapels and altars are completely covered in gilded wood, creating a spectacular effect. Next to the church are catacombs that can be visited. It is an iconic sacred place and a magnificent example of the Baroque style.

How long does it take to visit Igreja de São Francisco?

Plan about 50 min.

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