More than just another great old church, the Igreja de S. Francisco has a unique blend of architecture and a remarkably well-preserved interior well worth visiting.
Although the history of the Franciscan Order in Guimarães dates back to 1217, the church's reconstruction began in 1400 and has undergone several changes throughout the centuries. The main structure is Romanesque in style, but there are also clear Gothic influences.
As you enter the interior, you’ll see the dazzling blue tiles and gold gilded altar - a feast for the eyes. The Renaissance cloister and the mosaic tiles tell the story of the life of Saint Francisco.
Visitors to this unique place of worship are often amazed at how such an awe-inspiring edifice could have been constructed so many centuries ago without modern equipment.
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Largo de São Francisco
4810-225 Guimarães
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