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Igreja Sao Francisco

Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil
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Ranked #2 of 127 attractions in Salvador
Type: Religious Sites
Owner description: One of the most spectacular churches in the world, this famous church is richly adorned inside with gold, silver and precious stones and has ceiling... more » Owner description: One of the most spectacular churches in the world, this famous church is richly adorned inside with gold, silver and precious stones and has ceiling art that has been compared to that of the Sistine Chapel. « less
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london
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Well worth a visit - really interesting. Some wonderful statues and carvings. It made the Sistene chapel look ordinary

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Melbourne, Australia
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

This historic church is magnificent, on the outside and the inside. The history behind it also makes you appreciate it a lot more, the white walls have amazing blue hand paintings on them, while the ceilings are carved, it really makes you stop, look and take it all in.

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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35 reviews 35 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

It is a beautiful church. The interior of the church is so ornate, the ceilings are beautifully and intricately carved while the walls have a lovely blue painting on them. Totally worth the visit.

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Swakopmund, Namibia
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

I have seen the inside of many churches all over the world. . .this one certainly is spectacular. It is just so detailed. . .sit down and let your eyes 'stop' for a moment and then you see more detail.

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Salvador, BA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

One of the most magnificent places in Brasil. Amazing outside but even more beautiful once inside. The altar is particularly stunning.

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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4 attraction reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2013

This is by far the most beautiful church in Brazil, the interior is very rich and almost completely covered by leaf-gold, Also try to visit the monastery next doors, the patio is lined with marvelous pictures painted on "Azulejos" tiles. on the other side of the church is another church with a exceptional facade.

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012

Beautiful from the outside as well as the inside. The main altar of the church was amazing, complexed motifs and covered with gold! Stunning!

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Mexico Beach, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2012

Very beautiful, nice place to relax in the travels around the Pelourinho. Well preserved! It is worth checked Very beautiful, very use of gold on the walls, could be better targeted to have church so you end up not knowing the names of all

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Ljubljana, Slovenia
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

Impressive church with impresive history, mixing cultures and religion. My advise is to take guide and 45 minutes for visit. Location is on the main squre in Pelourinho, do not mix it wit catedrale. Walking arround is safe.

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Bogota, Colombia
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Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 6, 2012

It's a very impressive church one you're inside. It's likely you'll pass by here anyway given that i's right on the main square of the old town. But even without wanting to check out the old town it's worth a visit. Although make sure you stay in the church or by the main square. Just going to the right (when... More

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