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Museums, castles & heritage in and around Faro.

Explore museums, castles & heritage in and around Faro, including Museu Municipal de Faro. Compare locations and visitor access, then explore each venue’s full guide.

Arched cloister and garden of Museu Municipal de Faro in the former convent
Museu Municipal de Faro, Faro, AlgarvePhoto credits

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Arched cloister and garden of Museu Municipal de Faro in the former convent
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Museu Municipal de Faro

Largo D. Afonso III, Faro old town

Faro’s municipal museum occupies the former Convent of Nossa Senhora da Assunção in the old town. Roman mosaics, sculpture, inscriptions and later art reveal different layers of local history. It is an indoor cultural stop for families who enjoy objects and stories, best explored selectively with younger children.

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