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Right at Faro's historical center heart, at the monumental square of "Largo da Sé", you will find its outstanding Cathedral. It was built at (probably) the very same site of an old Christian Basilica, converted into Mosque and re-converted into a Christian Church - the "Igreja…
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Certainly worth a visit if in the area. Interior nicely done. I particularly liked the old organ. There is a small bone chapel on the grounds., and also small museum. Climbed to the top of the tower (68 steps) Nice view and also neat to look at the bells. Well worth the…
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Its worth climbing to the top of the bell tower to see the view of the city. The cathedral is beautiful inside, and the tiled plaques are stunning. The cathedral square is beautiful surrounded by orange trees.
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The cathedral is beautiful and the views from the tower are amazing. Careful of the bells that ring in 15 min intervals. It can be loud. The kids loved it. The staff was very friendly.
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Absolutely beautiful cathedral. Some wonderful smaller chapels within, exceedingly ornate, fabulous carvings and masonry. A small museum upstairs, nice gardens containing a ‘bone cemetery’, and a bell tower which can be ascended by 68 steep-ish steps, giving some great views…
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