Cathedral of Faro, Faro

Name: Cathedral of Faro
Address: Largo da Sé 11, Faro, 8000-138, Portugal
Telephone: +351 289 823 018

#2 among attractions in Faro

Top attraction, Church

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Facts and practical information

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. 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. ()

Local name: Sé de Faro Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 37°0'48"N, 7°56'5"W

Address

Largo da Sé 11Faro 8000-138 Portugal

Contact

+351 289 823 018

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Day trips

Cathedral of Faro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Capela dos Ossos, Igreja do Carmo, Museu Regional do Algarve, Estádio de São Luís.

0.5 miN
Church, Historical place
Capela dos Ossos, Faro
12 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
13 min walk • Church
~1460 ftNE
37°0'58"N • 7°55'52"W
Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro
8 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.7 miNE
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.
~420 ftSW
37°0'46"N • 7°56'10"W
Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Faro
3 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.5 miE
37°0'51"N • 7°55'33"W
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro, Faro
13 min walk • Library
0.7 miNE
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.
~630 ftN
Neighbourhood
Faro District, Faro
4 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 Cathedral of Faro?

Nearby attractions include Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Faro (3 min walk), Faro District, Faro (4 min walk), Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro (8 min walk), Capela dos Ossos, Faro (12 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of Faro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral of Faro:

Bus

Largo S. Francisco • Lines: 18, 19 (3 min walk)
Arco da Vila • Lines: 18, 19 (3 min walk)

Train

Faro (12 min walk)
Bom João (20 min walk)