St Francis Church
Igreja de São Francisco, Rua de São Francisco, Leiria 2400
Phone: +351 244 848 770
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Located close to the River Lis, the 14th century St Francis Church was part of the Convento de São Francisco which was closed following the abolition of religious orders in 1834. One of the most interesting monuments in Leiria, it is particularly noted for the quality of the murals to its nave. Other features include the white marble Renaissance style 16th century Chapel of the Martyrs of Morocco, the frescos and the 18th century Baroque chapel. Building restoration took place in 1992 under the supervision of the architect João Roda and the murals were restored between 1996 and 2000.
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