Santuario e Convento Sao Francisco de Assis
Santuario e Convento Sao Francisco de Assis
Santuario e Convento Sao Francisco de Assis
4.5
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
In the center of São Paulo, the Convent and San Francisco Sanctuary is a pearl of the baroque of the city. Founded on September 17, 1647, it completed its 370-year foundation in 2017. It is worth a visit and a dip in this part of the history of São Paulo and Brazil.
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Neighborhood: Sé
Sé, which derives its name from Sé Square, is a central neighborhood in historic São Paulo. Close by, the Law School, the Museum of the Court of Justice and the Metropolitan Cathedral offer inspiring architecture. If you are looking for cultural activities, head to Caixa Cultural and check the schedule. In the area there is a popular pedestrian street called “Rua Direita”, one of the first streets in the region, which today marks the crowded perimeter. Sé is a great area to explore during daytime, but use caution if visiting alone at night.
How to get there
- Anhangabaú • 4 min walk
- Sé • 6 min walk
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denise
Sao Paulo, SP13 contributions
Jan 2018
This is the most charming church in São Paulo, besides the oldest Law School in the city. Important names like Castro Alves, Alvares de Azevedo, Rodrigues Alves, Lygia Fagundes Telles, Monteiro Lobato and even our president Michel Temer passed by those rooms.
Written January 7, 2018
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bXc8
Brasilia, DF66 contributions
Oct 2015
Considering there is almost no maintenance, the building is quite okay. It is a nice convent, one of the few still remaining within the city. While walking through downtown, it's worth the visit of a few minutes.
Written September 7, 2016
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Lilian753
Sao Paulo, SP31 contributions
Dec 2015
Art pieces, architecture, and stories associated to this place. Very interesting. The best of this church are the gregorian chants, onde a week.
Written November 1, 2016
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Who Me
South Wales UK309 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Nice architecture inside with a ceiling made of wood. Not highly 'decorated' inside either which was nice to see, but a lot of garbage outside which clearly offended the Padre as he was out with his mobile phone taking pictures presumably to call someone over the 'problem'!
The Bread outside the church looked very nice but was on the expensive side of cost.
The Bread outside the church looked very nice but was on the expensive side of cost.
Written May 27, 2018
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John N
Orlando, FL38 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
to e honest I walked by this building not thinking it was going to be amazing church, because it kind of blends in with the rest of the street. until you walk up the steps and walk in and see all the white and gold, its amazing.
Written July 21, 2015
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alshajj
Sao Paulo, SP51 contributions
Mar 2012 • Solo
From outside, you do not realize the interior. It is a pretty nice small church, from the time churches were churches, not just big boxes. It has a touch of baroque that really catches the atmosphere of the best of catholic sacred architecture. You can feel the spirit of franciscan ideals. Unfortunately, there is the law college at the left side that degradates the surroundings of the church with college parties/activism. The square in front of the church the (Largo do Sao Francisco) is a little abandoned, needs more police, a gardening and trash recovery. It is not much safe, just cross and visit the Saint Benedic Monastery at S. Bento Street. Alas, if you go north through this street, you will be at a canyon that unfolds the two churches at the extremes.
Written May 22, 2012
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Myo M
Coquitlam, Canada27,386 contributions
Feb 2019
What's kind of striking about this church is something that I'd like to describe as the "nature of contrast" within itself where the part from the entrance to the altar is just a "plain & simple" one along the length on both sides (except for some small paintings & small statues), but where the altar which is more of an "altar area" (in the shape of a long rectangle stretching some length to the back) is a "nothing but plain" one of really somewhat of a breathtaking scene (plenty of gold glitters, ornate structures & beautiful statues in a sizeable area which given the size of this small church is an area almost about its half!) & one which I would compare to the "grand altars" that I've seen elsewhere (such as those at the "main cathedrals" of the Spanish South America in cities such as Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires & Montevideo). And yes, apart from the bare nature of the front part, it was for me kind of fascinating to see these "interior balconies" along the length on both sides and all the way into the area of the altar (an "architectural beauty" the likes of which the only other place that I recall seeing at besides this church is the White Church in Porto Alegre).
And nearby, actually right beside this church (to the left after coming out) is the Chagas church also dedicated to the same saint as this one but with a "more ornate" interior where the sides are not bare as this church but with beautiful shrines, and at just about a 5-minute walk away (to the right after coming out) is the square Praca da Se with the city's "main cathedral" Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo where worthwhile visiting are to see the "huge pillars" inside & the "big circle" like a compass or such right outside where there's nearby also a standing statue of St. Paul.
And nearby, actually right beside this church (to the left after coming out) is the Chagas church also dedicated to the same saint as this one but with a "more ornate" interior where the sides are not bare as this church but with beautiful shrines, and at just about a 5-minute walk away (to the right after coming out) is the square Praca da Se with the city's "main cathedral" Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo where worthwhile visiting are to see the "huge pillars" inside & the "big circle" like a compass or such right outside where there's nearby also a standing statue of St. Paul.
Written October 20, 2019
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Nomad38075315863
1 contribution
Jan 2018
This is an excellent place for those who enjoy visiting and admiring buildings of architectural-historical interest and sites of worship.
Written November 21, 2018
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AnkushKolte
Mumbai, India74 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
Very old around 400 years and historic place. To be his and listening stories by various locals is awesome and unforgettable experience.
Written August 25, 2018
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Judith R
Sao Paulo, SP52 contributions
May 2018
Very nice older Catholic church in SP, tasteful amount of gold, the friars also have a kitchen that feeds the poor
Written June 18, 2018
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Pergunto: de que forma apresentar uma grande obra de São Francisco?
Sou artista plástica dede 1993 e criei" São Francisco em 23 Portais" onde relato a vida do santo em arte contemporânea.
Podemos realizar uma exposição de arte a respeito?
Abracos artísticos - Elza Kalybatas
Written June 14, 2017
Alvaci Mendes
State of Sao Paulo
Oi Elza. Paz e Bem!
Eu sou o frei Alvaci, reitor do Santuário São Francisco. Podemos conversar pessoalmente sobre a sua exposição. Basta você me procurar aqui na igreja. Aguardo a sua visita.
Written July 7, 2017
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