University of Algarve, Faro

#12 among attractions in Faro

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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. ()

Local name: Universidade do Algarve Established: 1979 (45 years ago)Coordinates: 37°1'21"N, 7°55'40"W

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University of 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.

0.7 miSW
Church
Cathedral of Faro, Faro
19 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.
0.4 miSW
Church, Historical place
Capela dos Ossos, Faro
11 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.
0.4 miW
37°1'13"N • 7°56'5"W
Igreja do Carmo, Faro
11 min walk • Church
0.5 miSW
37°0'58"N • 7°55'52"W
Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro
13 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~320 ftNW
Football
Estádio de São Luís, Faro
2 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.
0.8 miSW
37°0'46"N • 7°56'10"W
Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Faro
21 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.6 miS
37°0'51"N • 7°55'33"W
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro, Faro
15 min walk • Library
0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Faro District, Faro
17 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Algarve?

Nearby attractions include Estádio de São Luís, Faro (2 min walk), Capela dos Ossos, Faro (11 min walk), Igreja do Carmo, Faro (11 min walk), Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro (13 min walk).

How to get to University of Algarve by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Algarve:

Bus

Rotunda do Hospital • Lines: 18 (4 min walk)
Av. J. Almeida Carrapato • Lines: 18 (4 min walk)

Train

Bom João (18 min walk)
Faro (19 min walk)