Biblioteca Municipal de Faro, Faro

#10 among attractions in Faro

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Biblioteca Municipal de Faro (address: R. Pintor Carlos Porfírio) is a place located in Faro (Faro district) and belongs to the category of library.

It is situated at an altitude of 36 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°0'51"N latitude and 7°55'33"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Biblioteca Municipal de Faro is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Instituto da Juventude (bus, 2 min walk), Bom João (train, 7 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Museu Regional do Algarve (specialty museum, 9 min walk), Cathedral of Faro (church, 13 min walk), Faro District (neighbourhood, 13 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°0'51"N, 7°55'33"W

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R. Pintor Carlos PorfírioFaro 8000 Portugal

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Biblioteca Municipal de Faro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miW
Church
Cathedral of Faro, Faro
13 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 miNW
Church, Historical place
Capela dos Ossos, Faro
16 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 miNW
37°1'13"N • 7°56'5"W
Igreja do Carmo, Faro
17 min walk • Church
~1690 ftNW
37°0'58"N • 7°55'52"W
Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro
9 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.6 miN
Football
Estádio de São Luís, Faro
16 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 miW
37°0'46"N • 7°56'10"W
Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Faro
15 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.6 miN
Universities and schools
University of Algarve, Faro
15 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.
0.5 miW
Neighbourhood
Faro District, Faro
13 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 Biblioteca Municipal de Faro?

Nearby attractions include Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro (9 min walk), Cathedral of Faro, Faro (13 min walk), Faro District, Faro (13 min walk), Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Faro (15 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Municipal de Faro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Municipal de Faro:

Bus

Instituto da Juventude • Lines: 18, 19 (2 min walk)
R.J.Matos - Creche • Lines: 19 (4 min walk)

Train

Bom João (7 min walk)
Faro (22 min walk)