Convent of San Francisco, Franciscan religious complex in Olinda, Brazil.
The convent spans three floors with stone walls, featuring Portuguese baroque architecture with polychrome murals and traditional ceramic tiles throughout its corridors.
Established in 1585 as Brazil's first Franciscan convent, the building underwent reconstruction after Dutch forces destroyed it in 1631.
The Chapel of São Roque houses an extensive collection of 17th and 18th-century religious sculptures and painted decorations depicting Saint Francis's life.
The building currently functions as the Franciscan Institute of Theology of Olinda while maintaining its original religious purposes and architectural heritage.
The convent's rare book collection and monumental archway connecting the main nave to São Roque Chapel represent significant Portuguese colonial artifacts.
Location: Olinda
GPS coordinates: -8.01381,-34.84736
Latest update: May 13, 2025 21:53
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