Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Faro, Portugal

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 0.8 km
Ascend 16 m
Descend 9 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 Faro

Sight 1: Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco

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Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco

The Church of São Francisco, or Church of the Third Order of Saint Francis, is a historic church in the city of Faro, located in Largo de São Francisco, next to the Convent of the same name.

Wikipedia: Igreja de São Francisco (Faro) (PT)

293 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 2: Palacete Belmarço

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Palacete Belmarço

The Belmarço Palace is a historic building in the city of Faro, in the Algarve region of Portugal. It was built at the beginning of the twentieth century by the architect Manuel Joaquim Norte Júnior, in the revivalist style. It is considered as a symbol of Faro, and has been classified as a Monument of Public Interest.

Wikipedia: Palacete Belmarço (PT), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website

184 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Igreja da Misericórdia

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The Igreja da Misericórdia is a remarkable monument in the city of Faro, located in Praça D. Francisco Gomes in front of the Manuel Bivar Garden, considered the city's living room.

Wikipedia: Igreja da Misericórdia (Faro) (PT)

64 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Arco da Vila

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The Arco da Vila is a monument in the city of Faro, in the Algarve region of Portugal.

Wikipedia: Arco da Vila (PT)

96 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: Paço Episcopal

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Paço Episcopal Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) / CC BY 3.0

The Episcopal Palace of Faro, also known as the Episcopal Palace of Faro, is a historic building in the city of Faro, in the Algarve region of Portugal. It serves as the seat of the Diocese of the Algarve.

Wikipedia: Paço Episcopal de Faro (PT)

165 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 6: Faro Cathedral

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Faro Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Faro, Portugal. The cathedral was consecrated in the name of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the late 13th century by the Archbishop of Braga. It has been the seat of the Diocese of Faro since 1540, replacing Silves Cathedral on the orders of King John III of Portugal. In 1596 the church was destroyed by the Earl of Essex. The cathedral is a National Monument of Portugal.

Wikipedia: Faro Cathedral (EN)

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