Faro Cathedral Sé
Image gallery of the cathedral in the historical old town "Vila Adentro" of Faro on the square Largo do Sé, built on the site of a Roman temple in the 13th century
Faro: Cathedral Belfry
The square tower of the Cathedral is worth a visit. From the top you have a marvellous view over the old town and the Ria Formosa
Faro: Cathedral
The Sé Cathedral, located in the Largo da Sé, was originally built in the 13th/14th century after the Moorish period where a former mosque was placed. The main portal and square tower are witnesses of that time, the rest was constructed between the 15th and 18th centuries.
Faro: Cathedral Belfry
Faro Cathedral Belfry
View in western direction over the rooftops of Faro. In the background you see the silhouette of the serra.
Faro: Largo da Sé
View from the belfry of the cathedral to the Largo da Sé, the central square in the historical quarter of Faro. It is surrounded by orange trees. At the right side you see the palace of the bishop, adjacent to the left is the episcopal seminar. In the background the marina and the Faro airport can be seen.
Faro: Largo da Sé
View from the belfry of the cathedral to the lagoon of the Ria Formosa. In the background you see the island Ilha da Barreta, also called Ilha Deserta-
Faro: Cathedral Courtyard
Faro: Cathedral
Bones chapel in the courtyard.