Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz / Igreja Paroquial da Luz de Tavira
Room church with longitudinal drawing, dated from the XVI century. It has three naves, rectangular main chapel and two vestries. It is the single Algarve church following this room-church model.
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Monuments near Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz / Igreja Paroquial da Luz de Tavira
Forte da Conceição / Forte de São João / Forte de São João da Barra
Fort dating from the 17th century, with a four-pointed star plan and a gate preceded by a moat. It is classified as a Property of Public Interest.
Monumento aos Descobrimentos
Set of two sails with the symbol of the Portuguese Discoveries, located in the centre of a circular.
Busto do Doutor António Padinha
Bust rose to pay homage to Doutor António Padinha. The statue is in the centre of a flowery garden, with some benches.
Ermida de Santa Ana
This temple, existing since the XVI century, was rebuilt in the XVIII century. Worthy of notice is the wood carving work at the altars, the statuary, the panel…
Capela de São Sebastião
Chapel built in the XVII century and remodelled in the XVIII century, presenting an interesting architectonical style. The “trompe l’oeil” paintings covering t…
