Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Faro, Portugal

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.5 km
Ascend 26 m
Descend 14 m

Experience Faro in Portugal in a whole new way with our free 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 Faro

Sight 1: Chapel of São Sebastião

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Chapel of São Sebastião

The Chapel 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.

Wikipedia: Ermida de São Sebastião (Faro) (PT)

283 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Capela dos Ossos de Faro

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The Capela dos Ossos is an ossuary chapel in Faro, Portugal, which belongs to the 18th century Carmelite church, Nossa Senhora do Carmo.

Wikipedia: Capela dos Ossos (Faro) (EN)

142 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Igreja do Carmo

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The Church of the Third Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel or Igreja do Carmo is a religious monument located in Largo do Carmo, in the city of Faro. It is classified as a Property of Public Interest.

Wikipedia: Igreja do Carmo (Faro) (PT)

177 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Igreja Matriz de São Pedro

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Igreja Matriz de São PedroVitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL / CC BY-SA 2.0

The Church of São Pedro is located in the city of Faro and is a primitive hermitage built by seafarers. It was enlarged due to the transfer of the new headquarters of the Parish, having been completely rebuilt in the middle of the sixteenth century. On the façade, the portico is framed by two pairs of Ionic columns that support the cornice finished with a niche, with the statue of Saint Peter.

Wikipedia: Igreja Matriz de São Pedro (Faro) (PT)

897 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 5: Capela de São Luís

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Capela de São Luís

The Chapel of São Luís is a building in Faro. Located on the 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 in the early nineteenth century on the initiative of Bishop Dom Francisco Gomes do Avelar and imprint of the Genoese architect Francisco Xavier Fabri. It has a neoclassical carved altarpiece on the main altar.

Wikipedia: Ermida de São Luís (Faro) (PT)

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