The Church of Saint Francis
A Igreja de São Francisco
Cruzeiro de Sao Francisco
Hours
Monday to Saturday - 08:30 to 17:30, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
About this place
This church is built along the convent. Its construction begun soon after the arrival of the friars on the territory. Even though the church and the convent were built almost immediately upon the arrival of friars the first constructions were ruined by the Dutch in early 17th century. The constructions that still stand today were built in the first half of the 18th century while the interior was decorated during several following decades. The church is also special by the central nave with three aisles and numerous decorative details on the ceiling.


