Church of São Francisco
Church · Ribeira, Porto

Church of São Francisco

Photo: John Samuel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Church of São Francisco stands near the Douro river. Its plain Gothic exterior hides a lavish interior of carved wood covered in gold leaf. The space includes side chapels and a crypt with visible bones.

On day 2 of Porto: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Tickets required for entry.
Time needed
30 minutes.
Best time
Morning hours.
Getting there
Short walk from Ribeira waterfront.

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Clérigos and Livraria Lello

How Church of São Francisco fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Livraria LelloBaixa
  2. 11:00Clérigos TowerBaixa
  3. 13:00Mercado do BolhãoBaixa
  4. 15:00Church of São FranciscoRibeira
  5. 17:00Palácio da BolsaRibeira
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Church of São Francisco questions

Is the Church of São Francisco open daily?

Hours vary by season. Confirm on site before travel.

Can visitors see the gold interior without a tour?

Self-guided visits are allowed. Audio guides may be available.

Is photography permitted inside?

Photography is usually allowed without flash.

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