Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Tavira, Portugal

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 8 sights
Distance 1.5 km
Ascend 25 m
Descend 21 m

Experience Tavira 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.

Individual Sights in Tavira

Sight 1: Ermida de Santa Ana

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Ermida de Santa Ana

The Ermida de Santa Ana or Church of Santa Ana, is located in the eastern part of the city of Tavira, in Alto de Santana. The date of origin is not certain, but there are records, from the year 1518, at the time of the visitations of members of the Order of Santiago. In the eighteenth century, it was the chapel of the Governor and Captain-General of the Algarve.

Wikipedia: Ermida de Santa Ana (Tavira) (PT)

349 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 2: Igreja do Antigo Convento dos Eremitas de São Paulo

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Igreja do Antigo Convento dos Eremitas de São PauloVitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL / CC BY-SA 2.0

The Church of São Paulo, also known as the Church of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda, is located in the parish of Santa Maria, in the city of Tavira, Portugal.

Wikipedia: Igreja de São Paulo (Tavira) (PT)

235 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Ponte Antiga sobre o Rio Gilão

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The old bridge over the Gilão River is a bridge located over the Gilão River, in the parish of Tavira, in the municipality of Tavira, Portugal.

Wikipedia: Ponte antiga sobre o Rio Gilão (PT), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website

114 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Aos Mortos da Grande Guerra

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Aos Mortos da Grande Guerra Photography by: Osvaldo Gago / CC BY-SA 2.0

The monument to the dead of the 1st Great War (1914-1918) is located in Praça da República, against Tavira City Council.

Wikipedia: Monumento aos Combatentes da Grande Guerra (Tavira) (PT)

186 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Igreja de São Pedro Gonçalves Telmo

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The Church of Nossa Senhora das Ondas, or of the Mareantes, also known as the Church of São Pedro Gonçalves Telmo, is located in the parish of Santa Maria, in the city of Tavira, Portugal.

Wikipedia: Igreja_de_Nossa_Senhora_das_Ondas (PT)

346 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 6: Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo

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Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo is a church in Tavira, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.

Wikipedia: Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo (Tavira) (EN), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website

21 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 7: Igreja de Santiago

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Igreja de Santiago Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) (Photograph edited by Vassil) / CC BY 2.5

The Church of Santiago is a church located in the old parish of Santiago, in the city of Tavira, next to the castle of this city.

Wikipedia: Igreja de Santiago (Tavira) (PT)

275 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 8: Ermida de São Roque

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The Chapel of São Roque is a Portuguese hermitage located on the island of Terceira to the city of Angra do Heroísmo and was part of the Diocese of Angra do Heroísmo.

Wikipedia: Ermida_de_São_Roque (PT)

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