Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Faro

Name: Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve
Address: Rua Comandante Francisco Manuel s/n, Faro, 8000-250, Portugal
Telephone: +351 289 890 920

#8 among attractions in Faro

Specialty museum, Museum

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Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve (address: Rua Comandante Francisco Manuel s/n) is a place located in Faro (Faro district) and belongs to the category of specialty museum, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 10 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°0'46"N latitude and 7°56'10"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Arco da Vila (bus, 5 min walk), Faro (train, 12 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Cathedral of Faro (church, 3 min walk), Faro District (neighbourhood, 5 min walk), Museu Regional do Algarve (specialty museum, 9 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°0'46"N, 7°56'10"W

Address

Rua Comandante Francisco Manuel s/nFaro 8000-250 Portugal

Contact

+351 289 890 920

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Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Faro, Capela dos Ossos, Igreja do Carmo, Museu Regional do Algarve.

~420 ftNE
Church
Cathedral of Faro, Faro
3 min walk • The Cathedral of Faro 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.
0.5 miN
Church, Historical place
Capela dos Ossos, Faro
13 min walk • The Capela dos Ossos is an ossuary chapel in Faro, Portugal, which belongs to the 18th century Carmelite church Nossa Senhora do Carmo. Above the entrance, there is the following inscription: Pára aqui a considerar que a este estado hás-de chegar which translates to Stop here and consider, that you will reach this state too.
0.5 miN
37°1'13"N • 7°56'5"W
Igreja do Carmo, Faro
14 min walk • Church
~1860 ftNE
37°0'58"N • 7°55'52"W
Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro
9 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.8 miNE
Football
Estádio de São Luís, Faro
21 min walk • Estadio de São Luís is a multi-use stadium in Faro, Portugal. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of S.C. Farense. The stadium is able to hold 12,000 people and opened in 1922.
0.6 miE
37°0'51"N • 7°55'33"W
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro, Faro
15 min walk • Library
0.8 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Algarve, Faro
21 min walk • The University of Algarve, founded in 1979, is a Portuguese public higher education institution located in the southernmost region of mainland Portugal, the Algarve, having its headquarters and three out of its four campuses in Faro and another campus in Portimão.
~850 ftN
Neighbourhood
Faro District, Faro
5 min walk • Faro District is the southernmost district of Portugal, coincident with the Algarve region. The administrative centre, or district capital, is the city of Faro.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve open?

Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral of Faro, Faro (3 min walk), Faro District, Faro (5 min walk), Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro (9 min walk), Capela dos Ossos, Faro (13 min walk).

How to get to Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve:

Bus

Arco da Vila • Lines: 18, 19 (5 min walk)
Doca • Lines: 18 (5 min walk)

Train

Faro (12 min walk)
Bom João (22 min walk)