🛚 Faro Cathedral

Portugal · Europe · 37.01°N, 7.93°W

Faro Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Faro, Portugal. The cathedral was consecrated in the name of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the late 13th century by the Archbishop of Braga. It has been the seat of the Diocese of Faro since 1540, replacing Silves Cathedral on the orders of King John III of Portugal. In 1596 the church was destroyed by the Earl of Essex. The cathedral is a National Monument of Portugal.

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Quick facts

Country	Portugal
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	37.01°N, 7.93°W · view on map

Faro Cathedral is located in Portugal, in Europe.

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