Igreja de São Francisco

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Igreja de São Francisco, Church building in Évora, Portugal

The Igreja de São Francisco features a main nave reaching 24 meters in height, with ten lateral chapels adorned with gilded and polychrome altarpieces.

Construction of the church began in 1475 under King Afonso V and finished in 1550 during King John III's reign, incorporating Gothic and Manueline architectural elements.

The church received the title Royal Chapel during King Alfonso V's reign, with numerous royal coats of arms indicating the Portuguese royal family's decorative contributions.

The church opens from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in winter months and until 6:30 PM in summer, with entry tickets priced at 4 euros.

The Capela dos Ossos contains the bones and skulls of approximately 5000 individuals, arranged on the walls as a meditation about human mortality.

Location: União das Freguesias de Évora (São Mamede, Sé, São Pedro e Santo Antão)

Inception: 1550

Architectural style: Manueline

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

GPS coordinates: 38.56896,-7.90862

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26

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