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Sao Francisco Church (Igreja de S Francisco)

Rua do Infante D. Henrique, Porto 4050-297, Portugal
222 062 100
Ranked #15 of 34 attractions in Porto
4.5 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
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Tel Aviv, Israel
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

No longer an active church the artwork is extremely special. Check closing hour before you go as there is a 3.5€ entry charge More

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Madrid - Granada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

One of the most astonishing churches interiors to discover. A must in your Porto visit. The catacombs and the house rooms are ok but the visit is worth with just the church. More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

unbelievable, jaw dropping golden interior. The craftsmanship to accomplish the carved gilded interiors has held up well over the centuries. Must See! More

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Brisbane, Australia
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

This place is very well presented and the gilded wood carvings are fantastic. Well worth a visit for these and for the architecture. More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

It's just beautiful. I did not expect such a richness. It reflects certainly the golden era of Portugal's history. A place you have to visit when you're in Porto More

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Sydney, Australia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Beautiful interior of church worth the 3.50 euro entrance fee More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Very unique church. Porto is very small place. It's worth visiting there on your way to cross the Dom Luís Bridge. 外装は普通の教会ですが、内装が木工細工に金箔。仏教のお寺を思い出させる不思議な教会でした。 More

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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Situated in the heart of Old Town, the Church has an interesting history, with tombs below the main level open to the public. Check it out! More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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185 reviews 185 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
96 helpful votes 96 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

The exterior of the church is very beautiful, but can not match the interior. With the walls full of gold, this is one of the most beautiful churches I visited. The entrance ticket can be expensive, but clearly worth the visit. The only downside is that it is forbidden to take photos. Remains only the memory of this magnificent church. More

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Dania Beach, FL
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

Igreja de Sao Francisco is another sight that you can’t miss. It is a small church but the altar is magnificent. It is made in a baroque style and adorned with 100 Kg (220 lbs) of gold leaf. A definite ohhh once you enter. It costs 3.50 euros per person. More

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