Faro Sights

Paço Episcopal

#6 of 46 things to do in Faro

#20 of 203 things to do in The Algarve

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  • Address
    • Cidade Velha facing the Cathedral
  • Price
    • admission €1.50
  • Hours
    • 10:00-13:00 & 14:30-18:00 Tue-Sun

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Lonely Planet review for Paço Episcopal

Facing the cathedral is the 18th-century Paço Episcopal, with a pointy red roof and finished in multicoloured azulejos (hand-painted tiles), successor to the previous Episcopal dwelling trashed by British troops in 1596. It houses changing exhibitions of sacred art, and is worth stopping in to glimpse the finely crafted interior. At the southern end of the square is a small 15th-century town gate, the Arco da Porta Nova, leading to the ferry pier.

 

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