São Francisco Church and Convent

The São Francisco Church and Convent features three portals flanked by bell towers, constructed with Bahian sandstone and decorated with Portuguese azulejos tiles.

The Franciscan friars initiated the construction in 1708 after their original structure was destroyed during Dutch invasions, completing the main building in 1723.

The church interior contains 55,000 azulejos tiles, the largest collection in Latin America, alongside extensive gilded woodwork and painted decorations.

The church maintains regular visiting hours and welcomes tourists to explore its main altar, sacristy, and convent areas throughout the week.

The building stands out with its three-aisle nave design, which differs from typical single-aisle layouts found in other Franciscan churches of Northeast Brazil.

Location: Salvador

Inception: 1713

Founders: Vicente das Chagas

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Praça Anchieta, s/n 40020-280

GPS coordinates: -12.97463,-38.50905

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40