Rua do Infante D. Henrique, 4050-297 Porto, Portugal
The place is amazing. If someone likes baroque architecture and sacral interiors it is one of the places must see in Porto. For me the most beautiful part of the complex was small church. The main church building was one of the most interesting Christian sacral places I ever seen.
We went as part of our tour and with a licensed guide so no photos. Interesting history of transformation of simple church to one entirely gilded by rich families of Porto. No longer a church but a private historic site. Once it was open to all including the homeless.
OMG - this is a must visit and the detailing is exquisite and intricate. Being a catholic was a bit surprised that there was a charge to enter. Church - but when I entered I realized they are spending much more on the restoration and upkeep of the place. While they inform you not to take pictures when I’m entering, virtually everyone was taking pictures inside the church and honestly would be a crime if one couldn’t capture of beauty of some of the altars inside.
Nice crypt; the church was not as modest as you would expect from a church dedicated to St. Franciscus, but very interesting as the plated gold fractions are positioned in a very crafted way in the stone compartments.
When I came here I think that will be next church. But when we go there that was amazing. It's took my breath away. Everyone must see it.
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