Igreja de São Francisco

The church was begun in the 14th century and has been a National Monument since 1910. The outside is plain Gothic, which makes the gilded Baroque interior a surprise: walls, pillars and ceiling are carved wood under gold leaf. Under the church, the catacombs hold the tombs of friars and of local families, with an ossuary. The museum includes the Casa do Despacho, the room where the brotherhood met.

What to look for

• Gilded wood carving covering the nave
• The Casa do Despacho in the museum
• The catacombs and ossuary below the church
• The rose window on the Gothic front

Opening hours

Ticket office hours are 09:00 to 20:00 from 1 April to 30 September and 09:00 to 19:00 from 1 October to 31 March. Closed on 25 December.

Source: Venerável Ordem Terceira de São Francisco do Porto, checked October 5, 2026

Tickets and booking

Adult ticket: not confirmed.

Getting there

São Bento (Metro) is about a ten minute walk away, and the church stands on Rua do Infante Dom Henrique, next to the stock exchange.

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Tip

Pair it with the Palácio da Bolsa next door, and fix the time of the Bolsa tour first.