Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, Baroque church in Santo Antonio district, Recife, Brazil
The church contains an ornate chapel adorned with 22-karat gold leaf covering cedar carvings, marble elements, and intricate wooden decorations throughout its interior.
The Third Order of Saint Francis initiated the construction during the 16th century, when wealthy merchants contributed to its development in colonial Recife.
Nine substantial paintings by artist José Pinhão de Matos decorate the walls, representing religious scenes and demonstrating Portuguese influences in Brazilian sacred art.
The church maintains regular visiting hours and includes the Golden Chapel and the Franciscan Museum of Sacred Art within its expansive religious complex.
The church features Roman arches in its cloister and original floor tiles from 1704 depicting Genesis episodes in traditional Portuguese ceramic work.
Location: Recife
GPS coordinates: -8.06204,-34.87726
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:17
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