CHURCH OF SAINT ILDEFONSO

Visit the Church of Saint Ildefonso which is located near Batalha square. Admire the beautiful architecture of the church which is made up of granite and has a beautiful facade.

The church also has two bell towers and a rectangular recess where you can see the statue of the patron saint of the church stands.

Inaugurated on 18th July 1739, the church took thirty years to complete and was built on the location of an old chapel. One of the most fascinating features of the church is its facade which has 11,000 classic blue and white azulejo which depict the story of Saint Ildefonso and stories from the Gospels. The church also has beautiful, stained glass windows and two bell towers which have stone crosses and flag poles.

The church has also gone through many modifications over the years and the new one was created by architect Isolino Vaz. The church is also located in a very popular neighborhood in the city and you can explore the streets and find beautiful cafes and restaurants.

Highlights

• Marvel at this 18th-century Baroque-style church located near Batalha square.
• Named after the bishop of Toledo, the building took 30 years to construct and was restored multiple times throughout the years.
• One of the top Porto Portugal attractions is the beautiful facade of the church which has 1,000 classic blue and white azulejo depicting the stories from the gospels.
• The church also has beautiful stained glass windows and two bell towers.