Church of Saint Francis and Convent of Saint Antony and Chapel of the Third Order
Church of Saint Francis and Convent of Saint Antony and Chapel of the Third Order, Baroque church complex in João Pessoa, Brazil.
The Centro Cultural São Francisco contains a church, convent, sacred art museum, and multiple chapels with marble, gold-covered surfaces, and painted tiles.
Construction of this Portuguese colonial religious complex began in 1589 and continued until 1770, marking the initial settlement point of João Pessoa.
The Sacred Art Museum within the complex presents religious artifacts and artistic expressions that demonstrate the fusion of Portuguese and Brazilian colonial craftsmanship.
Guided tours operate Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 to 16:00 and Sunday from 9:00 to 15:00, with admission fees of 12 reais for adults.
The sacristy features a floor partially constructed with myrrh, which historically released a natural fragrance throughout the space.
Location: João Pessoa
Inception: 1589
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Website: http://igrejadesaofranciscopb.org
GPS coordinates: -7.11443,-34.88262
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:17
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