This is a must see even if you are not interested in religions. The interior is spectacular. Gold everywhere. The exterior is dreary, in my opinion -Gothic. But the interior is astonishing in its wooden gold leaf. The detail and work is extraordinary.

The Church of São Francisco， impressively gold-painted， is commonly referred to as "The Golden Church". The 7.5 Euro entry ticket to the church includes access to the Museum, the Religious House and the Catacombs. The catacombs are home to the remains of the Franciscan friars as well as of some nobles of Porto. Taking photos were not allowed in the church, but were permitted in the museum and catacombs.

When we walked into this church my boyfriend and I both said “wow!”. This is probably the most ornamental church I have seen. The admission fee is high (€7,50, US$8,20). I was disappointed when we saw “no photo” signs everywhere. However, everyone seemed to be taking photos, even with employees in the church walking around keeping an eye on the visitors. So, I took photos too. I have been in many places where photos have not been allowed for good reasons, but here I feel like it is a cash grab, on top of the 7,50 admission fee. I wish this church would change their policies and allow photos to be taken. The rule seems rather unenforced and inconsistent.

A stunning church. Simply beautiful. When the sun shines inside the church, its beauty comes alive. Get a guidebook and spend time looking around the church. The ticket also allows entry inside the museum. Do not miss visiting the museum and the catacombs. Please note no photos are allowed to be taken in the church. Staff do walk around inside the church.

UNESCO World Heritage Site and rightly so. The Gothic exterior and Baroque interior are quite spectacular. The interior in particular, the detail and gold. You cannot photograph inside. I initially thought the 10 Euros entrance fee (May, 2024) was a little high but once you are inside, you can see why. The price also includes the Church of the Thirds of S. Francisco and the museum so definitely worth it. I didn't get the tour guide book for 1 Euro as I didn't realise that the information boards were only in Portuguese. I would suggest getting this (not sure what languages they have) or you will just look. Easy to navigate and there are nice views of the Douro River outside. Staff are friendly and pleasant.

Beautiful church and mausoleum was really interesting. Museum was worth seeing too. For some reason they say no photos allowed in church. If I’m paying 10€ to enter I don’t see why I can’t take photos on my phone with no flash. Everyone else was, despite the rule.

The exterior of the Igreja de Sao Francisco is attractive, with a modest Gothic facade, but nothing can prepare visitors for the incredible, over-the-top baroque gilded wood carvings inside! They literally cover the walls from floor to roof. The carvings are exquisite and a pleasure even for those uninterested in religion. There are signs posted indicating that visitors are not allowed to take photos inside, but many people quietly do take pictures and there seems to be no attempts to prevent them.

We really enjoyed touring this church! Admission also included the museum and catacombs. The church itself is unlike any I’ve seen before. The wood carvings are very unique and entirely gilded. It’s stunning. Sadly, photos are not permitted in the church. But you can take photos everywhere else. I recommend it!

My wife and I were here on a Gate1 tour. The Church of Sao Francisco, (St. Francis Church), most prominent Gothic monument in Porto, with Baroque inner decoration. We weren’t supposed to take photos inside, ahem! Highlight of the interior decorations was the Family tree showing Jesus' relation to Jesse, father of (King) David. Very beautiful with its ornate wood carvings Don't forget the museum next door.

Every time I come to Porto, I have to visit this church. A medieval survivor. Total must for history fans. Normally, I head downstairs first to look at the creepy crypt which is full of carved skulls and there is an ossuary. Upstairs is the opulent headquarters of the secretive Order of Saint Francis. Then in the main church, you have a very gory altar to the martyred Franciscans who tried to convert Morocco to Christianity. Annoyingly, you're not allowed to take still images. That rule needs to go - everybody is breaking it.