Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Faro, Portugal
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1.5 km
14 m
Experience Faro in Portugal in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in FaroIndividual Sights in FaroSight 1: Parohia Ortodoxă Română „Sfântul Apostol Toma” Faro
The Hermitage of São Sebastião is a religious monument in the city of Faro, in the Algarve region of Portugal. It was classified as a Monument of Public Interest in 2013.
Sight 2: Capela dos Ossos de Faro
The Capela dos Ossos is an ossuary chapel in Faro, Portugal, which belongs to the 18th century Carmelite church, Nossa Senhora do Carmo.
Sight 3: Igreja do Carmo
The Church of the Third Order of Our Lady of Monte do Carmo or Igreja do Carmo is a religious monument located in Largo do Carmo, city of Faro. It is classified as a Property of Public Interest.
Sight 4: Igreja Matriz de São Pedro
![Igreja Matriz de São Pedro](/static/images/wikipedia/Portugal_Faro_Igreja-Matriz-de-São-Pedro.jpg)
The Church of São Pedro is located in the city of Faro and is a primitive hermitage built by sailors. It was enlarged due to the transfer of the new parish headquarters, and was completely rebuilt in the mid-16th century. On the façade, the portico is framed by two pairs of Ionic columns that support the cornice topped with a niche, with the statue of St. Peter.
Sight 5: Capela de São Luís
The Chapel of São Luís is a building in Faro. Located on the old outskirts of the city, this religious temple is located in front of the stadium of the same name. It is a seventeenth-century construction with deep remodeling at the beginning of the nineteenth century on the initiative of Bishop Dom Francisco Gomes do Avelar and stamp of the Genoese architect Francisco Xavier Fabri. It has a neoclassical carved altarpiece on the main altar.
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