Sights in The Algarve

Palaces in Faro

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I photographed this building as I was struck by its facade. Then I discovered that it was the Belmarco Palace, one of the most emb

Churches in Faro

Faro Cathedral Chapel

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Inside the grounds of the Cathedral, next to the bell tower, there's a small cloister with this chapel and ossuary. It's a small s

Cemeteries in Faro

Capela de Ossos Bone Chapel

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The entrance fee to the Cathedral also includes a visit to the ossuary, which is accessed by the small cloister next to the bell t

Palaces in Faro

Paco Episcopal de Faro

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The Episcopal Palace is in Plaza de la Catedral, joined to the Episcopal Seminary by one of the arches leading to the historical c

Historical Monuments in Lagos

Walls and Bastions

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The strategic location of Lagos attracted different civilizations (Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians and Romans), but not until t

Squares in Albufeira

Largo Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco

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Churches in Portimão

Jesuit College

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The church of the former Jesuit College, together with the Mother Church, is one of the most important religious buildings of Port

Squares in Faro

Igreja da Ordem Terceira de Sao Francisco

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Bordering the historic center of Faro is Largo de São Francisco, a vast square containing the walls, castle, San Francisco Church

Historical Monuments in Faro

Banco de Portugal

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This landmark is next to the Church of Mercy, in the Praça Dom Francisco Gomes on the corner of Rua João Dias, which is almost nex

Churches in Faro

Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos

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We don't know exactly how we found this church, we were lost and were looking for where we had parked the car. This church is anne

Churches in Faro

Igreja Matriz de Sao Pedro

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This church is quite close to the Carmelite Church (Igreja do Carmo) and was built on the remains of a medieval chapel in the sixt

Castles in Lagos

Governor's Castle

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Parallel to the Avenue of the Discoveries, the Castle of Governors has little of its initial construction (it's undergone many cha

Squares in Albufeira

Praca 25 de Abril

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This square is named after April 25 when one of the most important festivals in Portugal is celebrated, it marks the Carnation Rev

Churches in Alvor

Morabitos of San Juan and San Pedro

On our visit to the village of Alvor, we visited the marabouts of San Juan and San Pedro. They were so subtle that we didn't even

Statues in Alvor

Tribute Sculpture to the Fisherman

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Alvor is a primarily sailor village, so most of its people for generations have been devoted to fishing, and no wonder they have e

Churches in Olhão

Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosário

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The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, is situated in Restoration Square. It was constructed in the 17th Century, thanks to the don

Squares in Portimão

Alameda of Praça República

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The Alameda da Praça da República is a starting point for visiting the city of Portimão. It is a very big square where there is an

City Halls in Albufeira

Town Hall (Camara Municipal)

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This ultra-modern building was built in 1997, and has a very contemporary look. It's white all over, with four floors housing the