Convento de Sao Francisco
Convento de Sao Francisco
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BGreen416
Toronto, Canada64 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We took a private tour of this convent built in the mid-1600s. We were scouting a location for a wedding and this place was stunning. Initially, it comes across as very old but a tour of the guest rooms revealed an exceptional and unique guest experience. It overlooks the popular Isle de Vila Franco do Campo but is a bit of a drive from Ponta Delgata. Very worth a visit
Written 11 April 2024
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Texascountess
Los Angeles, CA45 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
Very interesting place to visit with fabulous Portuguese blue and white tiles. You can really step into the past here.
Written 6 January 2014
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LelaBrazil
Brazil66 contributions
This is a very beautiful and historical churchin Olinda, with nices Portuguese tails.
Written 9 July 2012
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Taylortowers
Blackpool, UK231 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
50p entrance very reasonable (I'd put it up to a quid). Some nice rooms, most decorated entirely with glazed tiles
Written 15 January 2019
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Aline BR
Interlaken, Switzerland279 contributions
Dec 2017
Very interesting convent. No guide spoke english but some of the panels were in english. The azuelos are worth a visit.
Written 17 December 2017
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Ruth20904
Colesville, MD362 contributions
June 2017 • Solo
What a treat! Highly recommend accepting the offer of a guide for a "contribution," it made the visit very interesting as I learned about the biblical stories. The monastery has seen better days but it really was a memorable visit.
Written 15 June 2017
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Klomek
Tenafly, NJ39 contributions
Aug 2015
Olinda's population is about 400,000 people with 22 churches - the oldest from the 15th century. The Hill in which most of the churches located have few unique reason to visit: awesome Olinda and its surrounding view, shore view etc., the churches around and beautiful local arts market - many hand made arts and other crafts. In addition the small streets which its old houses colored with unique colors is the location for the annual crowded carnival. Enjoy.
Written 30 August 2015
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Louis_ph
Brussels, Belgium73 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
We went to S. Francisco as part of the guided tour of the old town. This convent is very well preserved, contains rich Portuguese tiles and has a magical atmosphere. It closes at 12:00 and costs just 2 R$.
Written 21 August 2015
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eloisesarahsob
London, UK22 contributions
June 2015 • Friends
A charming convent in Olinda, with beautiful interior and lovely outdoor spaces. Definitely worth the very small entrance fee.
Written 19 June 2015
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marcelo401
Mason, OH248 contributions
Jan 2015
Lacking support for the visitors and poor maintenance. Go for a quick visit while in Olinda, but don't expect much
Written 7 June 2015
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Tiago B
Belem, PA
Boa tarde, chegarei à Recife no dia 02 de Abril e irei direto para Olinda, quero conhecer locais religiosos da cidade . Então gostaria de saber se a igreja estará aberta nesse dia e se haverá missa e qual horário. Muito obrigado.
Written 17 January 2015
Quando fui a Olinda a primeira coisa que fiz foi ir ao ponto de apoio ao turista e pegar o mapa da cidade para auxiliar, nem todas as igrejas estavam abertas e algumas estavam sendo restauradas.
Written 20 January 2015
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