Sights in The Algarve

Churches in Albufeira

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Torre Sineira (or Bell Tower) was built in 1869, I.e. after the construction of the church, as part of the Church of Mother of Our

Churches in Albufeira

Church of St. Sebastian

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This church was built in the mid eighteenth century and is on Praça Miguel Bombard. It has a single nave and its outstanding featu

Churches in Tavira

Ermida Nossa Senhora da Piedade

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This small temple was built in the eighteenth century, after the 1755 earthquake, and belonged to the Brotherhood of Our Lady of L

Churches in Tavira

Igreja de Sào José do Hospital o do Espírito Santo

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The origins of the Hospital of the Holy Spirit and Church date back to the fifteenth century. Following the earthquake of 1755 the

Squares in Tavira

Praça da República

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This square is situated on the banks of Rio Gilao and the Roman Bridge where you can cross to the north bank of the river, gather

Churches in Alvor

Church of Alvor

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Alvor is just 7 kilometers away from the town of Portimao, which is a wonderfully picturesque town. We went up there, mainly so th

Churches in Faro

Igreja da Misericórdia

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The Igreja da Misericórdia is quite large and occupies an entire city block between the Praça Dom Francisco Gomes and Rua Miserico

Churches in Lagos

Mother Church of Santa Maria

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Squares in Lagos

Infante Square

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In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful squares in Lagos in Algarvia. Not too long ago, the area experienced a pleasant h

Statues in Lagos

Gonzalo of Lagos Monument

San Gonzalo is the patron of lagos, so this monument was erected in his honor in the highest area of the promenade (known as Cha

Statues in Lagos

Statue of Infante Don Enrique

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One of the most striking elements of Infante Square (Praça do Infante) is the imposing statue of Prince Henry. It was created by s

Statues in Albufeira

San Vicente de Albufeira Statue

Continuing our walk enjoying the views of Albufeira, churches, monuments and shrines, we made our way to the Placa Jacinto d'Ayet

Churches in Albufeira

Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao

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Churches in Albufeira

Sant'Ana Church

The Church of Santa Ana was built in the eighteenth century and is in Plaza Jacinto d'Ayet. On the main altar there's an altarpiec

Churches in Tavira

Convento de Santo António

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The Church of San Antonio of the Capuchins in Tavira City was around 1612 and is in what today is known as the Field of Martyrs of

Squares in Tavira

Praca Zacarías Guerreiro

This small and well kept square, opposite the Church of St. Joseph Hospital or the Holy Spirit (Igreja de Sào José do Hospital or

Historical Monuments in Lagos

Door Gives the Plaza of Arms of the City

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We found this spot by chance, Lagos is a city where free parking is quite difficult, so looking for parking nearest the old town,

Churches in Albufeira

Igreja Matriz de Paderne

This Parish Church was built in the sixteenth century and rebuilt several times, hence its combination of Manueline and Renaissanc