FamxplorSao Francisco Church
What to expect
The Church of São Francisco is a prominent Gothic monument in Porto, Portugal, known for its outstanding Baroque inner decoration. The church has a nave with three aisles, with the central aisle being the highest, and features a large rose window in Gothic style. The interior is decorated with intricate gilt wood carvings, including the notable altarpiece of the main chapel, dedicated to the Tree of Jessé. The church also has a catacomb where Franciscan monks and members of Porto's wealthiest families are buried, and an ossuary with thousands of human bones. Visitors can admire the beautiful architecture and decorations, making it a great place to visit with family and friends
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Activities: We visited the Sao Francisco Church, which was constructed in the 14th century and is adorned with intricate gilded woodwork and ornate carvings
Highlights: The kids were amazed by the amount of gold leaf covering the church, earning it the nickname 'the Golden Church' ✨
Porto – Day 1
Activities: We visited Igreja de Sao Francisco. The most extraordinary piece is the Tree of Jesse, in polychrome carved wood. We saw the museum and the catacombs, which served as a cemetery from 1746 to 1866
Highlights: The Tree of Jesse was fascinating. The museum and catacombs were interesting, too. We visited many religious buildings in the last few weeks! ✨