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

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#9 of 22 in Historic Sites in Porto
Religious Site Tourist Spot
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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  • August 18, 2017
    Sotto le mura Fernadine, lies this little church, now being restored. From the outside it doesn't seem anything exceptional and the Interior is now dusty and neglected. Perhaps it would be better to close it to the public pending the completion of the work.
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  • August 14, 2017
    Externally it is nothing special, magic comes when you enter inside, stucco details in a fantastic way
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  • August 11, 2017
    It is a small, not very busy and free church. In addition there is a man who is inside and you explained freely and without anything in return, curiosities of the Church. It is decorated in wood and gold, typical of the Baroque. The truth is that it was the site of worship more beautiful than I could visit in Porto.
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  • 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.
  • 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).
  • The secret gateway to visit the muralha fernandina
  • Nice old place
  • The most beautiful church in Porto
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