Fodor's Expert Review Convento de São Francisco

Olinda

Built in 1577, the Convento de São Francisco was the first Franciscan convent in Brazil. The floors are Portuguese tile work, ceilings are frescoed, and walls are made of ground-up local coral.

Quick Facts

Rua São Francisco 280
Olinda, Pernambuco  53120-070, Brazil

081-3429–0517

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: R$3, Mon.–Sat. 9–12:30 and 2–5:30

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