18th-century Catholic church with gold interior & mosaics
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Largo do Cruzeiro de São Francisco, S/N - Pelourinho, Salvador - BA, 40020-280, BrazilGet directions
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Yasmeen F.
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Very nice church and is considered among the most important churches in the world. It is rich and worth a visit.
John C.
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Had visited this church this morning. It is located in the Historical Center of Salvador. Understand that a lot of gold was used for the interior decoration.
B. Jisoon n
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Very beautiful church, worth a visit.
⭐ No entrance fee.
⭐ Not crowded at all.
⭐ You are not allowed to take pictures once you are behind a certain barrier. But you are allowed to take pictures at the entrance.
⭐ Very grand and beautiful church.
Seun
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this building is so so beautiful. The courtyard is covered in tiles that are donated by the portugese king in 1795 (according to my guide), and the inside is covered in gold. I cant even begin to describe it. There are so many statures and sculptures , its breaktaking. Theres also a cemetery of some sort where some ancient bones lay. I heard it also contains the living quarters for some reverened father. This place was really beautiful and its a must see if you ever are in Salvador
Keir S.
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Gorgeous and interesting Church
We stumbled across this during our walk around Pelourinho and what a gem it is. There were flowers laid down the aisle of the chapel so I assume there was soon to be a wedding there and it looked truly stunning.
Walking around to can go into the Throne Room and Crypts followed by other rooms with information and artifacts. Just after the Crypts there was an outside area but we didn't venture out there as it seemed this was the reception area with the same flowers as the Chapel so likely for the wedding but it was gorgeous.
Andre W.
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Igreja e convento de Sao Francisco De Asis is a highly recommended stop on your next visit to Pelourinho Salvador. It's stunning from the outside and lights up beautifully at night. The real beauty however is seen in the fine detailing and elaborate use of gold on the inside. The cost to enter is only R$5 / US$1( in March 2022 ), a price thats more than worth it. The pictures really don't do it justice. They don't provide tour guides so I would advise visiting as a part of a walking tour of pelourinho, to get details on the history. Definitely add it to your list of must do in salvador.
Anastasia Z.
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It is a baroque church, a masterpiece! The interior is breathtaking! Totally covered by with gold-colored wood, magnificent. While the cloister is completely covered with a cilco of white and blue mosaics that put in drawings of the judgments of Horace. Definitely worth the visit. The cost is 15 Brazilian Real, less than 3 dollars.
Jay
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A stunningly gorgeous church located in Salvador. The price of 10 reais is well-worth the visit. The architecture and views are amazing.