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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.

Igreja de São Pedro Gonçalves

Learn about the local history of João Pessoa with a stop at Igreja de São Pedro Gonçalves. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Sao Pedro Goncalves Church

You can find out about the history of João Pessoa with a trip to Sao Pedro Goncalves Church. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Hotel Globo

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hotel Globo during your trip to João Pessoa. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Gunpowder House

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gunpowder House during your trip to João Pessoa. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Catedral Basílica Metropolitana Nossa Senhora das Neves

You can learn about the history of João Pessoa with a stop at Catedral Basílica Metropolitana Nossa Senhora das Neves. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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