Explore Faro's Fascinating Religious Buildings and History
Explore Faro's Fascinating Religious Buildings and History Travel & Tourism Explore Faro’s Fascinating Religious Buildings and History Faro, the capital of the Algarve, holds numerous fascinations for culture-loving visitors. Its famous buildings boast not only a long and intriguing history, but also one-of-a-kind architecture which, in itself, tells a fascinating story. As you walk the streets of the Old Town you are engulfed by its blissfully quaint feel which leaves you longing for a mysterious past. Here are some of the sights which will tickle your fancy and imagination. Igreja do Carmo Churches are supposed to have one bell tower, right? The architect of Igreja do Carmo, apparently, wasn't convinced. The façade of this eighteenth-century twin-towered church is decorated in a Baroque style which camera lenses famously adore. The tall interior is lavishly lined with gilded wood carvings filling the eye with a sense of otherworldly grandeur. The Capela dos Ossos (Bo ...