With the transfer of the Seat of the Bishopric from Silves to Faro at the end of the 16th century, it became necessary to create an episcopal Palace facing the cathedral in the old city. The Episcopal Palace was built at the beginning of the 17th century and is without doubt one of the most […]
After authorisation was given by the Senate of the Council in 1693, the Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of the Conception occupied the spaces adjacent to the Ermida do Espírito Santo. This chapel, which no longer exists, had a single, longitudinal nave, an altarpiece in Baroque carving and walls lined with figurative tiles. The convent […]
The building of the castle’s old “alcaidaria” (governor’s residence) houses the Municipal Museum, where visitors can see an interesting exhibition of archaeology with objects found in the municipality of Loulé, as well as the “Traditional Kitchen” exhibition.
Originally built in the 16th century, as can be seen from the side door in the Manueline style, the chapel Ermida de São Sebastião (St Sebastian) was rebuilt in the first half of the 18th century and underwent major architectural renovations. On the façade, there is an interesting doorway in the Baroque style, which is […]
Housed in a former winery dating from the beginning of the 20th century, this museum provides visitors with an opportunity to find out about the process of wine production and to see some of the implements used in this activity.
A 16th century church rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. The doorway is in the Renaissance style and it has an art collection comprising a number of pieces of religious art, including the flags of the Irmandade da Misericórdia (Mercy Confraternity) and some 18th and 19th century statues. In an annex, there is a small museum […]
