Church of Saint Francis

I just recently found out that they have a catacomb in Porto, in the Church of Saint Francis to be exact so I decided to check it out.

It was honestly better than I expected. We aren't allowed to take pictures inside the church so you're just gonna have to take my words for it: it was magnificent. The church has a lot of religious arts, a mixture of paintings and wooden sculptures. The church itself is also rich in history; once Napoleon turned it into a horse stable on his siege of Porto.

Next to the church there's a museum with a catacomb underground. The catacomb is actually larger than I expected and well kept.

Overall it's a 10€ well spent and I'd highly recommend you to visit!

Definitely worthy of a visit while in Porto. The architecture and gold gilt was stunning. I was in awe whilst walking around the church.

The catacombs and museum are also included in the price. There was no queuing when I went in and there's also a little shop at the end.

€9 entry and €1 for a guide booklet

A must visit church and the ticket purchased includes the older church, artifacts/museum and the catacombs. We visited around late afternoon and it is next to the stock exchange building or the commercial plaza. There were no queues to purchase tickets or to enter the church. It was a relaxing, soul searching + architectural experience. Photos are not allowed in the older church but the interior decorations and depictions are amazing and a feast to the eyes and soul.
The catacombs are next to the newer church and it's well managed and amazing to explore.
The artifacts/museums are not that exciting once you see the older church, catacombs but worth exploring.

Really beautiful Church in the heart of the Porto Riviera.

The ticket prices are Euro 9 per person and an English written guide costs an additional Euro. It's expensive but it's worth it frankly as the woodwork with the gold work is incredible and must cost a fortune to maintain. We didn't visit the catacombs but the ticket prices include this.

Make sure you take in the Christ genealogical tree. Again a must visit if in Porto.

The interior of the church is full of Baroque art and decor. Gold leaf covers almost everything making for a visual treat! Tree of Jesse is an impressive sculpture. Be sure to visit the catacombs.

One of the most beautiful interiors of a church that I’ve seen! Although it’s no longer a place of worship, the history is all there! The upgrading of the site continues, there is construction started in the chapel. Inevitable.

I mean I have seen a lot of churches and cathedrals but without any doubt this is one of the most notorious ones. It has two buildings. The one the right is absolutely incredible. You are not allowed to take photos inside and I respected that and did not take any photos. The one on the left is small and peaceful.

Spectacular architecture! The inside of the Church is covered with Baroque golden carvings, and the detailed carvings are breathtaking.

The cost of a ticket is 10 Euros and the Church closes at 7 pm.

I'm just in awe of how beautiful this church is. It's definitely one of the most beautiful architectures I have ever seen in my life.

I went inside and sat there for over one and a half hour just to admire the walls, ceiling, statues... There are so many details!

The catacombs were also great.

It's a must-visit location in Porto.

A magnificent church. Entry is steep - €10 and I strongly advise you to get the guide brochure for another €1 - but well worth it. You also get entrance to Church of the Ordem Terceira de São Francisco and the Dispatch House of the Order (Casa de Despachos), which houses a museum and has an interesting Baroque interior. I spent over 90 minutes there. You aren't allowed to take photos, unusually, though I sneaked one of the Dispatch House. Take my word for it - it is stunning.

Really worth a visit to look at the Gold Church. Easy to get the tickets to walk inside (no photo) the church and the catacombs.

One of the most beautiful places in all of Europe

Stunning place. It’s a must visit here if you are in Porto. I love it. Been here a few times and every time I’m lost for words to describe the beauty of this place.

Worth to visit indeed! Such a gorgeous interior with wooden carvings covered with gold. You can also visit museum and small catacombs

Set beneath the Bolsa Palace which was partly built on the grounds of St. Francisco convent, this is one of the Porto's best. There's a pretty high entry fee (8 Euros if I remember correctly), but it is worth it.
The interiors are unbelievably rich, covered in detailed gilded wood work. Despite the main altar being covered for renovations as many others say here, I still give it 5 as the side chapels are literally stunning.
The ticket enables you to visit a museum and catacombs which were really interesting.

You will find this in every list of must see attractions. And for good reason. It’s very beautiful and interesting.

Absolutely life changing. Do yourself the favor of sitting and pondering life next to the pit of skeletons. A great way to remind yourself of our mortality and impending non-existence. This place is beautiful and decorated in a very brutal style. I visit everytime im in town. Theres also icecream on the exit to remind you that life aint so bad.

The exterior combines baroque and gothic styles and the interior can be described as opulent to say the least; it is thought that there was at least 200kg of gold used; other sources saying there was almost 600kg used

Must visit!
Imposing church with gold and fantastic altarpieces.
All the work inside the church is splendid.
When going up the stairs, we have two notices warning that the main altar is being restored. It also informs that despite the need for intervention, the entire church is open for visits, you can also visit the Church of the third parties, the museum and the catacombs. The price makes it worth the visit.

a wonderful church in terms of architecture and history . The sculptural details on stone and wood will overwhelm anyone who comes for the first time. When I went down to the basement a cold air enveloped the whole space and I immediately thought of the tomb. Human bones are packed under each footstep