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Church of Santa Clara (Igreja de Santa Clara), Porto

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At the hidden, 15th-century Church of Santa Clara (Igreja de Santa Clara), view some of Portugal's most impressive and beautiful woodwork and gilding. Just minutes from Batalha Square, discover the small church tucked away from mainstream tourism. The church's exterior is relatively simply designed, but the structure's interior was transformed in the 17th century into an intricate work of art. Walk inside and admire at the unbelievably detailed Rococo and Baroque masterpiece that covers the entire interior of this building. Though it does not compare in size to other Portuguese cathedrals, the might of this church's ornate interior makes it just as beloved and worthwhile to visit. Arrange your visit to Church of Santa Clara (Igreja de Santa Clara) and discover more family-friendly attractions in Porto using our Porto holiday planner.

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aman k

:( por desgracia sigue cerrada así que nos vamos sin ver una de las maravillas de Porto. Ni siquiera es posible verla desde fuera. more »

:(unfortunately remains closed so we go without seeing one of the wonders of Porto. It is not even possible to see it from the outside.

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Patrick K

Très belle église à ne pas manquer , en travaux on ne s'attend pas à tant je richesse en poussant sa porte , une personne à l’intérieur vous donnera des explications très intéressantes sur son histoir... more »

Beautiful church not to be missed, in work is expected not to so I wealth through his door, a person inside will give you very interesting explanations about its history

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AnaMariaFraga

O Mosteiro pertence ao património da Humanidade e representa uma réplica da igreja de Santa Maria Redonda, em Roma. É possível subiros 100 degraus até ao zimbório. more »

The monastery belongs to the patrimony of the humanity and represents a replica of the Santa Maria Church, in Rome. It is possible 100 steps to the Lantern Tower subiros.

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Bruno Škvorc

There's some creepy stuff in here but it's very low access - one part of one room that just lets you look into the distance. It's worth seeing since it's free, but the wall nearby is much better. Btw it's watched over by a very knowledgeable guy who knows all the languages you might need.

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Ricardo P

Interesting (assuming you know what you're looking at; check wikipedia at least). Kind of BDSM-ish, isn't it? After visiting Igreja Santa Clara, at the pateo, don't forget to walk a bit further and visit Muralha Fernandina (old city wall with great views).

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Patricia Soares da Costa

The secret gateway to visit the muralha fernandina

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Hugo Mendes

The most beautiful church in Porto

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Honorio Castillo Ocaña

Puede ser junto con la San Francisco, la iglesia más bonita de Oporto y una de las iglesias más bellas de la península ibérica. Barroco en estado puro con trabajos en madera, yeso y piedra. Explosión de dorados desde el techo hasta el suelo. La portada también merece ser nombrada y fotografiada. Escondida tras un muro, un arco da acceso a un patio donde se puede ver la portada de piedra labrada que da entrada al templo. Para el viajero despistado, busque el arco de entrada a la izquierda de la comisaría de policía. Entre y déjese deslumbrar por uno de los lugares menos visitados y más bonitos de Oporto.

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It may be along with San Francisco, the most beautiful church of Porto and one of the most beautiful churches of the Iberian peninsula. Baroque in its purest form with works in wood, plaster and stone. Explosion of golds from the roof to the ground. The cover also deserves to be named and photographed. Hidden behind a wall, an arch gives access to a patio where you can see the cover of carved stone that gives entrance to the temple. For the absent-minded traveler, look for the entrance arch to the left of the police station. Between and let yourself be dazzled by one of the least visited and most beautiful port.

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