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14th-century Franciscan church with remarkable interiors including baroque altarpieces & gilt wood.
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The interior of the church is full of Baroque art and decor. Gold leaf covers almost everything making for a visual treat! Tree of Jesse is an impressive sculpture. Be sure to visit the catacombs.
Worth a quick visit. The usual Boroque architecture and decor typical of Porto churches... the gold overdone in the Main church. Some very expressive and beautiful statues
The basement I would avoid. Seems like a mass grave yard with all and sundry buried and numbered over the floor you walk on 🫥
The basement I would avoid. Seems like a mass grave yard with all and sundry buried and numbered over the floor you walk on 🫥
Definitely worthy of a visit while in Porto. The architecture and gold gilt was stunning. I was in awe whilst walking around the church.
The catacombs and museum are also included in the price. There was no queuing when I went in and there's also a little shop at the end.
€9 entry and €1 for a guide booklet
The catacombs and museum are also included in the price. There was no queuing when I went in and there's also a little shop at the end.
€9 entry and €1 for a guide booklet
I’m dropping one star just because of the price. 9€ it’s quite pricey in my opinion, especially when you need to pay to enter any other touristy place. But the church it’s beautiful and very unique. I loved the inside and the catacombs.
Really beautiful Church in the heart of the Porto Riviera.
The ticket prices are Euro 9 per person and an English written guide costs an additional Euro. It's expensive but it's worth it frankly as the woodwork with the gold work is incredible and must cost a fortune to maintain. We didn't visit the catacombs but the ticket prices include this.
Make sure you take in the Christ genealogical tree. Again a must visit if in Porto.
The ticket prices are Euro 9 per person and an English written guide costs an additional Euro. It's expensive but it's worth it frankly as the woodwork with the gold work is incredible and must cost a fortune to maintain. We didn't visit the catacombs but the ticket prices include this.
Make sure you take in the Christ genealogical tree. Again a must visit if in Porto.
A must visit church and the ticket purchased includes the older church, artifacts/museum and the catacombs. We visited around late afternoon and it is next to the stock exchange building or the commercial plaza. There were no queues to purchase tickets or to enter the church. It was a relaxing, soul searching + architectural experience. Photos are not allowed in the older church but the interior decorations and depictions are amazing and a feast to the eyes and soul.
The catacombs are next to the newer church and it's well managed and amazing to explore.
The artifacts/museums are not that exciting once you see the older church, catacombs but worth exploring.
The catacombs are next to the newer church and it's well managed and amazing to explore.
The artifacts/museums are not that exciting once you see the older church, catacombs but worth exploring.
First off, I think this church is worth visiting. The woodwork inside is spectacular and richly detailed. There’s also a chapel with rich details as well, and there are catacombs. Note that this is no longer a working church, but a monument. He will not be able to take pictures inside the church itself. You can buy a nice guide for 1€.
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