Faro Cathedral
Igreja de Santa Maria, Sé Catedral de Faro
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Faro Cathedral is a significant historical and religious landmark located in the heart of Faro's old town. The cathedral showcases a blend of architectural styles due to various reconstructions over the centuries, including Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements. Notable features include the intricate woodwork and historic organ, and panoramic views of Faro from the bell tower and the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Consecrated in 1251, two years after the Christian reconquest of the city, it is believed to have been built upon the remains of a former mosque, which itself may have been established over an earlier Paleochristian basilica. The cathedral showcases a blend of architectural styles due to various reconstructions over the centuries, including Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements.
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