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Igreja de Sao FranciscovsTorre dos Clerigos
Both Sao Francisco Church and Clerigos Tower are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Clerigos Tower scores marginally better than Sao Francisco Church. Clerigos Tower ranks #5 in Porto with recommendations from 6 publications including Time Out, Concierge and Frommer's.
Igreja de Sao Francisco
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
On the Grid
Time Out
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Rua do Infante D. Henrique, Porto 4050-297, Portugal
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Fodor's "Inside is an astounding interior: gilded carving—added in the mid-18th century—runs up the pillars, over the altar, and across the ceiling." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Looks from the outside to be an austerely Gothic church, but inside it hides one of Portugal’s most dazzling displays of baroque finery." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This Gothic church, which has preserved its pretty rose window, is entered through a 17C doorway." Full review
On the Grid "Certainly one of the most opulent churches in all of Europe. There is also a museum and the catacombs below where thousands of human bones are stored to await Judgment Day." Full review
Time Out "If you visit one church in Porto, make it this, one of its few remaining medieval buildings with an astonishing Baroque interior" Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"Everyone knows the old adage, "don't judge a book by its cover" — the notion couldn't be truer in the case of the Igreja de São Francisco. This church looks rather plain on the outside,..." Full review
Frommer's "Romanesque rosette dominates the facade, whose square portal is flanked by double twisted columns. Above the columns, a profusely ornamented niche contains a simple white statue of the patron saint." Full review
Torre dos Clerigos
Concierge Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine On the Grid Time Out
Travel + Leisure Frommer's
Rua dos Clerigos, Porto, Portugal
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Concierge "For Porto's best panorama, climb the 250-foot-high Baroque Torre dos Clérigos."
Lonely Planet "Nasoni designed the Igreja dos Clérigos , with its theatrical facade and unusual, oval-shaped nave." Full review
Afar Magazine "An iconic landmark of the city, it was once used as a reference point for boats entering the Douro. The tower offers marvelous views of the river and the city of Porto." Full review
On the Grid "Clérigos Tower, designed by Nicolau Nasoni, is a stunning example of 18th century Baroque architecture." Full review
Time Out "The 75 metres, 225 steps high tower gives access to a 360° view of the city – one of the best and most Instagrammable on offer." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The tower, attached to the Clérigos Church since 1763, is an awe-inspiring building filled with historical artifacts as well as free organ concerts every day at noon inside the massive church."
Frommer's "Climb 225 steps to the top of the belfry, where you'll be rewarded with one of the city's finest views, of Porto and the river Douro." Full review
