Church of Saint Francis
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I just recently found out that they have a catacomb in Porto, in the Church of Saint Francis to be exact so I decided to check it out. It was honestly better than I expected. We aren't allowed to take pictures inside the church so you're just gonna have to take my words for it: it was magnificent. The church has a lot of religious arts, a mixture of paintings and wooden sculptures. The church itself is also rich in history; once Napoleon turned it into a horse stable on his siege of Porto. Next to the church there's a museum with a catacomb underground. The catacomb is actually larger than I expected and well kept. Overall it's a 10€ well spent and I'd highly recommend you to visit!
FebrianaFebriana
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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.
Pradeep PonnuswamyPradeep Ponnuswamy
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A cool place and a great place, a must visit for every tourist, the price is adequate, and if you are a student under 25 years old, it is very cheap, the visit is worth it. You will love the interior of the church. Magnificent wood carvings, gilding, statues and much more .Be sure to pay attention to the image of the genealogical tree of Jesus Christ, created in 1721. You can visit the catacombs of the temple - there is a necropolis - old burials and more statues of Jesus Christ. You can also find a window in the floor of the catacombs, which gives you a view of hundreds of bones, a frightening sight.
Максим ЦарёвМаксим Царёв
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The church, or rather, the "Igreja de São Francisco" is definitely a stop for the visit to Porto both because it is located in the Ribeira district, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but also, and above all, for the internal artistic treasures. Outside seems like an austere Gothic style but inside there is a riot of Portuguese baroque that covers the entire internal surfaces or some chapels, such as St. John the Baptist in Manueline style. Definitely worth a visit. The catacombs didn't excite me, but they are also worth a short visit
davide violatodavide violato
10
This church is a UNESCO world heritage site decorated in the baroque and rococo styles with carved wood decor and gilded gold leaf carvings. There's an ostentatious depiction of the Tree of Jesse. You can also visit the catacombs, which has an ossuary. We did not go inside, but just had a look outside and around the grounds (shop and ticket office). If you have the time and want to spend the money, then go for it. Follow here and on IG for more travel and food and drink tips, ideas and reviews @one.more.step.along.the.world
J LJ L
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Utterly stunning church, catacombs and religious artifacts. Three areas to explore with so much history. The church itself is like nothing I have ever seen before quite astounding and full of the most beautiful and gothic iconography. The catacombs hold the bodies of the wealthy and interestingly start from about 1850. Find the window in the floor to see a cellar full of bones. The museum also hosts some interesting gothic iconography. It's well worth a visit as this is not your normal decorated church.
Martin Hodges-JonesMartin Hodges-Jones
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