Local guide
About this place
Construction began after the Christian conquest in the 13th century, probably on a site with earlier religious use. Fire during the 1596 English raid and the earthquakes of 1722 and 1755 led to rebuilding, creating the layered interior seen today.
Make it count
What to see and do
See the gilded chapels, tiles and early-18th-century organ
Climb the bell tower when open for views over the lagoon
Take time to read Largo da Sé as an episcopal ensemble
Context & curiosities
Worth knowing
Faro became the episcopal seat of the Algarve in 1577.
A copy of the cathedral organ was commissioned for Mariana Cathedral in Brazil.
From Solar Mendonça
A local tip
Religious services can alter visitor access; dress respectfully and check tower access on arrival.
