Igreja de São Francisco
This Gothic church suffered several transformations, particularly on the 18th century. On the main chapel it is possible to stand out the most remarkable Joanine altarpiece from the city, the golden carved altarpieces, and pelmets in Rocaille style and glazed tiles panels showing scenes from Christ life. It is alo worthy to mention the sacristy with panelled ceiling, the two floors cloister, the Gothic chapter room from the 16th century, and the central fountain dating from the 18th century. The classification includes the part composed by the apse chapels and the apse, the cloister and the baroque building from Ordem Terceira that includes the Joanine sacristy from the 18th century.
Contacts
Rua Padre Gaspar Roriz, 124
4810-429,Guimarães
- tel:253439850253439850
- email: [email protected]
- website: https://ordemsaofrancisco.webnode.pt/igreja/
- Easy external parking
- Churches, Chapels & Temples
- Visitable (no guide)
- True
Characteristics
- tuesday: 09:30-12:00, 15:00-17:00
- wednesday: 09:30-12:00, 15:00-17:00
- thursday: 09:30-12:00, 15:00-17:00
- friday: 09:30-12:00, 15:00-17:00
- saturday: 09:30-12:00, 15:00-17:00
- sunday: 09:30-13:00
- holiday: 09:30-13:00
opening hours
Monuments near Igreja de São Francisco
Cruzeiro do Centro Juvenil de São José
Cruise dated 1775, with three steps on the base, a smooth cylindrical shaft and, at the top, a cross of the order of Christ.
Cruzeiro do Largo de São Francisco
Mannerist cruise composed of a composite column and an image of Christ crucified. It was built in 1593, as can be read in the inscription on the pedestal.
Estátua de Dom Domingos Gonçalves
Bust in bronze, located in the center of a large olive trees and stone garden benches, erected in honour of Domingos Gonçalves.
Estátua do Conde de Arnoso
Statue located in a landscaped square, erected in honor of the count of Arnoso Guimarães.
Fábrica de Curtumes da Ramada
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação e Santos Passos
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