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Convent of São Francisco
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Franciscan convent in Coimbra, on the left bank of the Mondego, facing the old town. It was built in the 17th century and, after closing as a convent, was abandoned for decades. Today it has been restored as a conference centre and cultural space, with the cloister and the church as its main features.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Convent of São Francisco: 2 missions
- Look at the old town from the riverbankWalk along the left bank and look at the university hill, with the university tower at the top.
- Walk around the convent cloisterEnter the cloister of the former convent and look at its architecture and its inner courtyard.
Near Convent of São Francisco
Portugal dos Pequenitos177 m awayMonastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha325 m awayQuinta das Lágrimas637 m awayPedro e Inês Bridge804 m awayAlmedina Arch and Tower874 m awayFado ao Centro896 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Convent of São Francisco?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Convent of São Francisco?
Look at the old town from the riverbank and Walk around the convent cloister.
What is there to see near Convent of São Francisco?
Portugal dos Pequenitos (177 m), Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha (325 m) and Quinta das Lágrimas (637 m).
Source: OpenStreetMap