Convent of São Francisco
Convent of São Francisco, Baroque convent in Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Portugal.
The stone convent includes the Church of Our Lady of the Guide, featuring high walls and multiple arches throughout its rectangular structure.
The initial construction began in 1456 when Franciscan friars arrived on Terceira Island, with major rebuilding occurring between 1666 and 1672.
The convent houses the Angra do Heroísmo Museum, displaying religious artifacts and historical objects from the Azores region.
The museum section opens daily except Mondays, with guided tours available in Portuguese and English for groups of 10 or more people.
A restored organ from 1788 remains in the church, surviving damage from the 1980 earthquake that affected many structures in the area.
Location: Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.65721,-27.21693
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:43
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