Igreja de Santo Ildefonso

What a beautiful church! I can only speak for the outside, becaue we only peeked inside since there was a small fee. Thait seemed like what most people were doing, but just the facade is a sight to behold in itself. There's plenty of tilework on the exterior of the church to admire and the blues are so pretty! We came by on a Monday at around 4 PM and it was pretty quiet at that time. Good stop to make while in Porto if you're into unique tilework.

This is a quiet church with fewer tourists than others. The actual closing time is about 8:00 p.m., which is long before the Internet suggests at 10:40 p.m., so don't believe the hours on Google and arrive before it's too late!

Igreja de Santo Ildefonso was unfortunately not open the three different times I passed through this neighborhood but even from the outside, this 18th century structure is worth a visit. The hand-painted azuleijos depict the life of Saint Ildefonso of Toledo, who died in 667.

It is quite an impressive structure, constructed of granite in the shape of an elongated octagon. There are two bell towers.

There is no parking nearby but it's a busy pedestrian area near Batalha Square.

[Review 9837 overall, 1415 of 2018.]

Igreja de Santo Ildefonso is a beautiful and historic church. This was one of my favorite churches to have a chance to experience in Porto. I really like the architecture and tiles on the exterior and all of the intricate designs on the outside and inside. I really enjoyed the experience of being here and being able to feel all of the centuries and history here.