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Ria Formosa Nature Park Unmissables
This selection highlights the diverse landmarks within the Ria Formosa Nature Park, ranging from Faro's historic religious sites to the barrier islands of Tavira. Key features include the 18th-century Igreja do Carmo with its bone chapel and the medieval Castle of Tavira. The park's natural landscape is showcased through the sand dunes of Ilha da Barreta and the unique Anchor Cemetery at Praia do Barril, while the architecture of the Gilão River bridges reflects the region's Roman and 17th-century heritage.
Igreja do Carmo
18th-century Baroque church featuring the Capela dos Ossos, a chapel constructed from the bones and skulls of over 1,000 monks.
Igreja de Santiago
13th-century church built on the site of a former mosque, located in Tavira's historic Santiago district.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Tavira
16th-century Renaissance church notable for its carved stone portal and interior walls lined with blue and white azulejo tiles.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Consolação
Small religious hermitage located near the castle, featuring traditional Portuguese ecclesiastical architecture.
Ponte Antiga sobre o Rio Gilão
Seven-arched stone bridge spanning the Gilão River. While known as the Roman Bridge, the current structure dates largely from the 17th century.
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