The church of San Franciscu was built in 1475-1550 in the Gothic style with Manuelino inclusions, designed by Martín Lorenzo, on the site of an earlier 13th-century Romanesque church. Above the Manuelino entrance, you can see the figure of a pelican, the emblem of King Joao II, and an astrolabe, the emblem of King Manuel I.
Horseshoe-shaped Moorish arches fit perfectly into the Gothic appearance of the church. arches. The interior of the church strikes with beauty and variety of finishes - here are used both stone and carved wood. stone, carved wood and tiles are used. The altars are decorated with sculptures and paintings, including those by Flemish masters.
The Church of San Franciscu is famous for its Capella dos Osos, the Chapel of Bones. This 18th-century room is decorated inside with the bones and skulls of five thousand Franciscan friars. Above the entrance to the chapel is an inscription in Latin, which means, "Our bones, lying here, await yours".
