History & Monuments · Conceição

Convento de São Francisco

Former Franciscan convent in Angra do Heroísmo, originating in the early settlement period and enlarged repeatedly over the centuries.

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About this place

Former Franciscan convent in Angra do Heroísmo, originating in the early settlement period and enlarged repeatedly over the centuries.

Azzy’s story

For centuries, this convent was home to Franciscan religious communities and deeply shaped Angra's religious and cultural life. Since 1969, the former convent buildings have housed the Museum of Angra do Heroísmo, preserving the memory of the city and Terceira Island.

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