Igreja de São Francisco, Évora

Name: Igreja de São Francisco
Address: Praca 1 de Maio, Évora, 7000-656, Portugal
Telephone: +351 266 704 521

#6 among attractions in Évora

Church, Top attraction, Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Church of St. Francis is located in Évora, Portugal. It is best known for its lugubrious Chapel of the Bones. The Church was classified as National Monument in 1910. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: ManuelineCoordinates: 38°34'8"N, 7°54'31"W

Address

Praca 1 de MaioÉvora 7000-656 Portugal

Contact

+351 266 704 521

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Igreja de São Francisco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roman Temple of Évora, Cathedral of Évora, Capela dos Ossos, Palácio Cadaval.

~1390 ftN
Ruins of 1st-century Roman temple
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~90 ftSE
Historic chapel lined with human bones
Capela dos Ossos, Évora
1 min walk • The Capela dos Ossos, or Chapel of Bones, is a hauntingly memorable monument located in the city of Évora, Portugal. This small interior chapel is part of the larger Church of St. Francis and stands as a chilling reminder of the transient nature of human life.
~1630 ftN
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Palácio Cadaval, Évora
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~410 ftNE
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Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça, Évora
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Universidade de Évora, Évora
10 min walk • The University of Évora is a public university in Évora, Portugal. It is the second oldest university in the country, established in 1559 by the cardinal Henry, and receiving University status in April of the same year from Pope Paul IV, as documented in his Cum a nobis papal bull.
~450 ftSW
38°34'4"N • 7°54'33"W
Palácio de Dom Manuel, Évora
3 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Igreja de São Francisco open?

Igreja de São Francisco is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Igreja de São Francisco?

Nearby attractions include Capela dos Ossos, Évora (1 min walk), Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça, Évora (2 min walk), Palácio de Dom Manuel, Évora (3 min walk), Alcarcova de Baixo, Évora (3 min walk).

How to get to Igreja de São Francisco by public transport?

The nearest stations to Igreja de São Francisco:

Bus

Rua da República • Lines: 31, 32, 41 (2 min walk)
Praça de Giraldo • Lines: 31, 32, 41 (3 min walk)

Train

Évora (15 min walk)