Museu Antoniano
On the site where a chapel was built in the 17th century in honour of Santo António of Lisbon, there is at present a thematic museum dedicated to the saint. It contains a huge collection about Portugal’s Matchmaker Saint.
Museums & Science
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Wax Museum of the Portuguese Discoveries
The Wax Museum of the Portuguese Discoveries offers visitors a spectacular and exciting journey through time in an educational yet entertaining way. The history of the Discoveries is brought to life through a themed approach that begins with the Battle of Aljubarrota and features many other historic events, including the marriage of King John I […]
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Museu do Rio (Museum of the River)
Situated 8 km south of Alcoutim, at a place called Guerreiros do Rio, this museum has recently been expanded. Visitors to the museum can see an exhibition about the river Rio Guadiana and its history, its connection to mining through river transport, and the natural and cultural heritage connected to the river, such as the […]
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Capela de Santo António (Chapel of Santo António)
It is not known when this chapel situated next to the river Rio Guadiana in the lower section of the town of Alcoutim was founded, but it could have belonged to the Count of Alcoutim. Inside, the neoclassical altar decorated with marbled paint is particularly worthy of note. At the moment, this chapel houses the […]
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Palácio da Galeria
Occupying one of the most typical buildings of civic architecture in Tavira, the Palácio da Galeria was rebuilt in the 18th century on the site of a former Phoenician settlement, remains of which can still be seen today. This venue, which serves as the central hub of Tavira Municipal Museum, offers visitors the opportunity to […]
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Ermida de Santo Cristo de Moncarapacho (Chapel of Santo Cristo)
This is a small chapel built in the 17th century during the period of rule by the Philippine Dynasty. In the chancel, there is an interesting Mannerist altarpiece with three paintings depicting the Passion of Christ. The highlights are the two 18th century statues – one representing Santa Catarina (St Catherine), another São Francisco (St […]
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Casa do Compromisso Marítimo and Museu da Cidade de Olhão (House of the “Compromisso Marítimo” / Museum of the City of Olhão
The building of the Olhão House of the “Compromisso Marítimo” (the “Maritime Agreement” mutual society) was funded by the local fishermen. It was built in the 18th century and has two floors and roofs with four sloping sides, typical of Algarve architecture. On the façade, a niche with a statue of Nossa Senhora do Rosário […]
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Museu do Traje do Algarve (Museum of Algarve Costume)
In this pleasant town in the Algarve interior is located the Museum of Algarve Costume. Housed in a late 19th century mansion, which belonged to a rich cork industrialist, it enables visitors to see exhibitions of traditional vehicles, agricultural implements and popular art.
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Centro Histórico Judaico de Faro (Faro Jewish Heritage Centre)
Next to the Estádio de São Luís (Stadium of São Luís), you can visit the cemetery of the former Jewish community of Faro. In use from 1838 to 1932, it was restored in 1992 and reopened to the public as an interpretive centre. Inside the cemetery, there is a small museum and a synagogue where […]
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Museu Marítimo Almirante Ramalho (Ortigão Almirante Ramalho Ortigão Maritime Museum)
Opened in 1889, this is the oldest museum in the region. It is located on the first floor of the building of the Faro harbourmaster’s office, and gives visitors the opportunity to see a wide range of items connected with fishing, including models of naval and fishing boats.
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Museu Regional do Algarve (Algarve Regional Museum)
Housed in the building of the Algarve District Assembly, the Regional Museum has a reproduction of a typical Algarve house on public display, with all the objects used in domestic life and the tools used in the different economic activities in the region. In addition, visitors can see a collection of paintings by the Algarve […]
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Convento de Nossa Senhora da Assunção and Museu Municipal de Faro
The construction of the convent Convento de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Our Lady of Assumption) began in 1519, on the initiative of two nuns from Beja, who were sponsored by the Queen Leonor, commander of the town of Faro at that time. The first phase of the work was late Gothic, but in about 1530, […]