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Sights in Faro

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Cathedrals in Faro
Cathedral of Faro
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This simple cathedral (Sé in Portuguese), which from the outside is almost unnoticed, was built in the 14th century, and is Gothic
Citadels in Faro
Faro Historic District
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Bears some resemblance to the Wall of the Macarena in Seville. It's nice just to walk around and I recommend visiting a ceramics s
Historical Monuments in Faro
Arco da Vila
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The Arco da Vila, or arc of the city, is one of the medieval gates of entry to the historic lighthouse opposite the marina, the Ba
Castles in Faro
Faro Castle
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Castelo de Paderne was built by the Moors (twelfth century) and Arabs (fourteenth century) and according to historical data was in
Churches in Faro
Igreja do Carmo (Carmo Church)
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This was the first church we saw in Faro, and after seeing much of the city I can say I consider it the prettiest. It is a baroque
Squares in Faro
Largo da Sé - Plaza of the Cathedral of Faro
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From the Palácio Belmarco continue down until you reach the Largo de São Francisco, where the walls are. We entered the old town t
Historical Monuments in Faro
Vila Adentro District
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The neighbourhood of Vila-Adentro is located within the walled city of Faro. This is what remains of the city's splendor before th
City Halls in Faro
Municipal House of Faro
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The city hall or municipal chamber of Faro is located in the center of Vila-Adentro. The construction of the building began in 188
Palaces in Faro
Palacio Belmarco
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I photographed this building as I was struck by its facade. Then I discovered that it was the Belmarco Palace, one of the most emb
Churches in Faro
Faro Cathedral Chapel
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Inside the grounds of the Cathedral, next to the bell tower, there's a small cloister with this chapel and ossuary. It's a small s
Cemeteries in Faro
Capela de Ossos Bone Chapel
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The entrance fee to the Cathedral also includes a visit to the ossuary, which is accessed by the small cloister next to the bell t
Palaces in Faro
Paco Episcopal de Faro
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The Episcopal Palace is in Plaza de la Catedral, joined to the Episcopal Seminary by one of the arches leading to the historical c
Squares in Faro
Igreja da Ordem Terceira de Sao Francisco
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Bordering the historic center of Faro is Largo de São Francisco, a vast square containing the walls, castle, San Francisco Church
Historical Monuments in Faro
Banco de Portugal
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This landmark is next to the Church of Mercy, in the Praça Dom Francisco Gomes on the corner of Rua João Dias, which is almost nex
Churches in Faro
Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos
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We don't know exactly how we found this church, we were lost and were looking for where we had parked the car. This church is anne
Churches in Faro
Igreja Matriz de Sao Pedro
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This church is quite close to the Carmelite Church (Igreja do Carmo) and was built on the remains of a medieval chapel in the sixt
Churches in Faro
Igreja da Misericórdia
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The Igreja da Misericórdia is quite large and occupies an entire city block between the Praça Dom Francisco Gomes and Rua Miserico
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