Igreja de São Francisco de Assis

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    Largo de São Francisco, Praça Da Sé
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Igreja de São Francisco de Assis just west of the cathedral is one the best-preserved colonial structures in the city. Built in the 17th and 18th centuries, it is a classic example of Portuguese baroque. At the time of writing the church was closed for a major restoration.

Next to it is the prestigious College of LawT0CAB. Founded in 1827, it is Brazil's oldest institution of higher learning, although the current building dates to the early 20th century.