Church of the Wounds of the Seraphic Father Saint Francis
The Church of the Wounds of the Seraphic Father Saint Francis of the Venerable Third Order of Saint Francis of Penance of São Paulo, usually known as the Church of the Wounds of the Seraphic Father Saint Francis, is a colonial temple located in Largo de São Francisco, in the historic center of São Paulo, Brazil. Along with the Church of Saint Francis, it composes a very important element in the layout of the old São Paulo de Piratininga.
Facade of the Church of the Wounds of the Seraphic Father St. Francis
Facade of the Church of the Wounds of the Seraphic Father Saint Francis, in São Paulo, Brazil. On the left are the Church of Saint Francis and the Faculty of Law of the University of São Paulo, located in Largo São Francisco.
Facade of the Church of the Wounds. On the left-hand side of the picture you can see part of the facade of the Church of Saint Francis.
Convent (already converted into a college) and Churches of Saint Francis and the Wounds in 1862 (photo by Militão Augusto de Azevedo)
Largo de São Francisco is home to some important landmarks in the history of São Paulo and is considered one of the city's main Baroque architecture complexes. It is also known as the "ground zero" of Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, one of the city's most important avenues.
Law School of the University of São Paulo, located in Largo São Francisco
Ladeira do Ouvidor, Largo de São Francisco, ca. 1860.