Religious site
Church of São Francisco (Porto)
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The Church of São Francisco is a Gothic church in Porto that conceals an extraordinarily opulent Baroque interior. While its exterior is modest, the inside is a dazzling display of gold leaf-covered woodwork, intricate altarpieces, and elaborate carvings depicting biblical scenes. The church is part of a former Franciscan monastery and also houses a catacombs and a museum of religious art. Visitors are often awestruck by the contrast between the plain facade and the gilded splendor within.
Don't miss
- Gaze at the gilded altarpiece and the Tree of Jesse carving.
- Explore the catacombs beneath the church.
- Visit the attached museum for religious artifacts and art.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Church of São Francisco (Porto)
You can visit Church of São Francisco (Porto) on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
Cheapest way inTour of Vila Nova de Gaia4.8★ · 29 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$4 per personSee dates →
Most bookedVisit to the Cathedral of Santiago + Portico de la Gloria Option4.7★ · 550 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$26 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePorto: Private tour on vintage sailboat with sunset option5★ · 33 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$111 per personSee dates →Getting there
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