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Igreja da Ordem Terceira de Nossa Senhora do Monte do Carmo
Catholic church in Faro, Portugal
Travel Tips
Best photographed in the afternoon light. 1
Located across the Douro river, best photographed in the afternoon light. 2
Admire the blue-and-white tiles. Explore the narrow house separating it from Igreja dos Carmelitas. 3
Notice the narrow house separating it from Igreja dos Carmelitas, designed to prevent relationships between nuns and monks. 4
Discover the narrowest house in Portugal between the Carmelitas and Carmo churches. 5
Look for the tiny house constructed between the churches. 6
Choose based on interest between Igreja do Carmo and Porto Cathedral. 7
Located near other notable sites, easy to combine visits. 8
Visit on a Saturday to also explore the nearby Portobelo market. 9
Free to visit, located near other major attractions. 10
Introduction
Historical Background
- 📅 Founded: The church was founded in 1713 by Bishop D. António Pereira da Silva.
- 🛠️ Construction: Built between 1713 and 1719, with significant renovations post-1755 earthquake.
- 💰 Funding: Financed by Brazilian gold during the reign of King João V.
- 👷♂️ Key Figures: Designed by mason Diogo Gonçalves and master sculptor Manuel Martins.
- 🏛️ Order: Built for the Carmelite Order, specifically the Third Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
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Architectural Features
- 🏛️ Style: Baroque architecture with a symmetrical façade.
- 🔔 Bell Towers: Twin bell towers, completed in 1878.
- 💎 Interior: Lavish gilded woodwork, attributed to Manuel Martins.
- 🖼️ Decorations: Intricate altars and azulejos (ceramic tiles).
- 🛠️ Renovations: Major renovations after the 1755 earthquake.
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Capela dos Ossos
- 🦴 Bone Chapel: Contains bones of over 1,200 Carmelite monks.
- 📅 Built: Added in 1816.
- 🕍 Location: Situated in the rear courtyard of the Igreja do Carmo.
- 📝 Inscription: 'Stop here and consider, that you will reach this state too.'
- 🕰️ Atmosphere: The macabre atmosphere is often lessened by the sound of children playing in the nearby crèche.
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Visiting Information
- 🕰️ Weekdays: Open from 10:00-13:00 and 15:00-17:30.
- 🕰️ Saturdays: Open from 10:00-13:00.
- 🚫 Sundays: Closed for tourist visits, open only for religious services.
- 🎟️ Entrance Fee: €2.00.
- 📍 Location: Largo do Carmo, Faro, Algarve, Portugal.
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Nearby Attractions
- 🏛️ Igreja de São Pedro: 16th-century church with magnificent 18th-century azulejos.
- 🏛️ Museu Regional do Algarve: Exhibitions on rural life in the Algarve.
- 🏛️ Igreja da Misericórdia: 16th-century church originally built in Manueline style.
- 🏛️ Arco da Vila: Neoclassical arch built in 1812.
- 🏛️ Sé: Renaissance cathedral completed in 1251.
- 🏛️ Arco de Repouso: Medieval gate to the Cidade Velha (Old Town).
- 🏛️ Centro Histórico Judaico de Faro: Small Jewish cemetery in use between 1838 and 1932.
- 🏛️ Museu Municipal: Local history museum housed in a 16th-century Renaissance convent.
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| Travel Information |
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| 📞 Phone: +351 289 824 490 |
| 🌐 Website: http://carmo.site44.com/ |
| 🕒 Hours: See hours |
| 📍 Address: Largo do Carmo 21, 8000-148 Faro, Portugal |
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