As the administrative center of the Algarve region, Faro is one of the favorite tourists' destination. This impressive ancient city attracts both aesthetes and historians, featuring unique exquisite architecture, as well as amazing sights. Thus, Faro in the Algarve is still surrounded by the Roman walls dating back to the 9th century, and most of its buildings were constructed hundreds of years ago.

Among the best-known sightseeings of Faro in Algarve there is the 13-th century cathedral situated in the center of the Largo de Se. To believe the scientists, this site was formerly occupied by a Moorish mosque. Near the cathedral a episcopal palace is located, and the square is famous for the statue of Francisco Gomes. The bishop managed the rebuilding of Faro in Algarve after the disastrous earthquake of 1755.

Another place to visit in Faro, Algarve, is the Maritime Museum which can boast a good collection of scale model boats. Containing such rare specimen as a model of Vasco da Gama's ship, this museum gives an insight into the maritime history of Faro, while the Ethnological Museum shows the locals' traditions and lifestyle. Those who are fond of history should also visit Faro's Archaeological and Lapidary Museum that is famous for its numerous prehistoric artifacts

As each ancient European city, Faro in Algarve has many churches, one of which is Nossa Senhora do Carmo. However, one shouldn't visit it with small children, as the chapel was made of the bones of monks who lived here. Below the skeletons of 1.245 monks there is an inscription which says: “Stop here and think of the fate that will befall you.”
Nevertheless, Faro in Algarve is a very pleasant place that can cater to anyone's taste. Even birds fly here from different corners of the world to spend the winter in this hospitable city.

To find out more information about Faro and its restaurants, nightlife and adventures please visit our Faro Guide.