Igreja Sao Francisco in Porto

Porto Monuments and Historic Buildings: Igreja Sao Francisco

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Igreja Sao Francisco

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The Igreja Sao Francisco is also known as Church of Saint Francis in English and was built around 1244. It is the most well-known Gothic monument in Oporto in Portugal. This historic building is noted for its amazing Baroque inner decorations. The building is also declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). This church has a nave with three aisles, wherein the central aisle is the highest one. The main façade of the church has a large rose window in Gothic style architectural design.

Category: Monument and Historic Building