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The São Francisco Cultural Center is an architectural complex made up of the Church of St. Francis, the Convent of St. Anthony, the Chapel of the Third Order of St. Francis, the Chapel of St. Benedict, the House of Prayer of the Third, the Cloister of the Third Order, a fountain and a large churchyard with a cruise. This Cultural Center is one of the most remarkable legacies of the Baroque in Brazil.
It all began at the end of the 16th century with the construction of the Convent of St. Anthony. In the first half of the seventeenth century it was occupied by the Dutch troops. The works of recovery and enlargement were only carried out after the expulsion of the Dutch. It then functioned as a convent, college, seminary, State Museum, State School and Theater School.
Today the Center includes a gallery-museum of folk art, a sacred art museum, the Stone Gallery, exhibition and event spaces, a restoration center and a library.

O Centro Cultural São Francisco é um conjunto arquitetônico constituído pela Igreja de São Francisco, o Convento de Santo Antônio, a Capela da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, a Capela de São Benedito, a Casa de Oração dos Terceiros, o Claustro da Ordem Terceira, uma fonte e um grande adro com um cruzeiro. Este Centro Cultural é um dos mais notáveis legados do Barroco no Brasil.
Tudo começou no final do século XVI com a construção do Convento de Santo Antônio. Na primeira metade do século XVII ele foi ocupado pelas tropas holandesas. As obras de recuperação e ampliação só foram levadas a cabo após a expulsão dos holandeses. Funcionou, então, como convento, colégio, seminário, Museu do Estado, Escola Estadual e Escola de Teatro.
Hoje o Centro inclui uma galeria-museu de arte popular, um museu de arte sacra, a Galeria de Pedra, espaços de exposições e eventos, um centro de restauro e uma biblioteca.

Sao Francisco Cultural Center

You can find out about the history of João Pessoa when you stop by Sao Francisco Cultural Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Palacio da Redencao

You can find out about the history of João Pessoa with a visit to Palacio da Redencao. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Solon de Lucena Park

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After visiting Solon de Lucena Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in João Pessoa. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church

Find out about the history of João Pessoa when you take a trip to Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Igreja NS do Carmo

You can learn about the history of João Pessoa with a visit to Igreja NS do Carmo. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Casarão dos Azulejos

You can learn about the history of João Pessoa with a stop at Casarão dos Azulejos. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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