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Church of Saint Ildefonso
Sight4.5 · 6 0144.2 · 497≈ 22 minFree entry546 m from the center
The Church of Saint Ildefonso is an 18th-century baroque church near Batalha Square in central Porto. Twin bell towers and a curving pediment crown the saint's figure, and the facade is covered in blue-and-white azulejo tiles from 1932 after drawings by Jorge Colaco — scenes from his life and allegories of virtue. Inside is a broad nave with side altars and an organ. The church is active and free to enter.
Highlights
- Azulejo facade by Jorge Colaco (1932)
- Baroque bell towers of the 18th century
- Panels telling the saint's life story
- Organ above the entrance, side altars
- Steps from Batalha Square
Opening hours
| Mon | 15:00 – 17:15 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 12:15, 15:00 – 18:30 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 12:15, 15:00 – 17:15 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 12:15, 15:00 – 18:30 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 12:15, 15:00 – 17:15 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 12:30, 15:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 11:00 |
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