Church of the Third Order of Saint Francis
Church of the Third Order of Saint Francis, Baroque Catholic church in Pelourinho, Salvador, Brazil
The church displays an ornate sandstone facade with intricate relief carvings extending across its entire surface, rare among Brazilian religious architecture.
Construction began on January 1, 1702, under master Gabriel Ribeiro's direction, with the main structure completed by June 1703 and facade finalized in 1705.
Portuguese tiles covering 1,500 square meters of wall space illustrate scenes of Lisbon prior to the 1755 earthquake and royal wedding processions.
The building underwent interior renovations between 1827 and 1828, replacing original baroque altars with neoclassical designs by craftsman Jose de Cerqueira Torres.
The facade remained hidden under plaster for over a century until 1932, when an electrician installing lights accidentally discovered the original stone decorations.
Location: Salvador
Inception: 1709
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: Rua Inácio Acioly, 1
GPS coordinates: -12.97430,-38.50918
Latest update: May 14, 2025 18:11
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