Igreja de São Francisco, Faro

#15 among attractions in Faro

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Igreja de São Francisco (address: Largo de São Francisco 50, 8000 Faro) is a place located in Faro (Faro district) and belongs to the category of sightseeing.

It is situated at an altitude of 20 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°0'44"N latitude and 7°55'51"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Igreja de São Francisco is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Largo S. Francisco (bus, 4 min walk), Bom João (train, 15 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Cathedral of Faro (church, 6 min walk), Museu Regional do Algarve (specialty museum, 7 min walk), Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve (specialty museum, 8 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°0'44"N, 7°55'51"W

Address

Largo de São Francisco 50, 8000 FaroFaro Portugal

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Igreja de São Francisco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1180 ftW
Church
Cathedral of Faro, Faro
6 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.
0.6 miN
Church, Historical place
Capela dos Ossos, Faro
15 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.
0.6 miN
37°1'13"N • 7°56'5"W
Igreja do Carmo, Faro
16 min walk • Church
~1420 ftN
37°0'58"N • 7°55'52"W
Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro
7 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.7 miN
Football
Estádio de São Luís, Faro
19 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.
~1500 ftW
37°0'46"N • 7°56'10"W
Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Faro
8 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~1650 ftNE
37°0'51"N • 7°55'33"W
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro, Faro
8 min walk • Library
0.7 miN
Universities and schools
University of Algarve, Faro
19 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.
~1570 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Faro District, Faro
8 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Igreja de São Francisco?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral of Faro, Faro (6 min walk), Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro (7 min walk), Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Faro (8 min walk), Faro District, Faro (8 min walk).

How to get to Igreja de São Francisco by public transport?

The nearest stations to Igreja de São Francisco:

Bus

Largo S. Francisco • Lines: 18, 19 (4 min walk)
Pç. Alex. Herculano • Lines: 18 (6 min walk)

Train

Bom João (15 min walk)
Faro (17 min walk)