Igreja de San Francisco

Igreja de San Francisco is located near the medieval walls of Tavira city. This church was one of the most pre-eminent buildings of the medieval Algarve. The monastery established by the Franciscans between 1250 and 1330. This monastery was troubled by a series of disasters, including the earthquakes (1722 and 1755), a downfall (1840) and an outrageous fire (1881). At present still preserves interesting medieval ruins, only two of its side chapels remains. The church is free to enter. The roof including those paintings from 1700 are amazing. The garden of the church is a little heaven in the middle of the city. Beautiful uncommon flowering plants and some old trees has made this place mesmerizing. There is a free washroom inside the garden. You should try to visit the place if you go to the Tavira town.

We were lucky enough to celebrate our wedding at igreja sao Francisco, Dona Elvira was wonderful and so helpful with organizing the service. We have wonderful memories!

Espaço único com silêncio em oração ao Santíssimo Sacramento tendo a sua capela privada. Restante igreja com muita falta de restauro.

The church was closed at the time, the outside could use a paint.

Porque lá eu vou com as amigas, rezamos o terço e trás muita paz