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Museum · Faro, Faro
Museu Municipal de Faro
Museum housed in the Convento de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, from the 16th century, with a Renaissance cloister and a large Roman mosaic of the god Oceanus found in Faro.
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About Museu Municipal de Faro
The Museu Municipal de Faro occupies the former Convento de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, founded in the 16th century by Queen D. Leonor for Poor Clare nuns. The two-storey Renaissance cloister is one of the most beautiful in the Algarve.
The best‑known piece in the collection is the mosaic of the god Oceanus, a large Roman mosaic found in Faro that decorated a building in the ancient Ossónoba, the city's Roman name.
The collection also includes Roman and Muslim archaeological finds, painting and sacred art.
The museum is on Praça Afonso III, inside the Cidade Velha, near the Sé. The convent was also a cork factory in the 19th century before being restored to house the museum.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
Any time of year; a good option for very hot or rainy days. Check opening days before you go.
How to get there
It's on Praça Afonso III, inside the Cidade Velha, a few minutes from the Sé.
Tip
Don't miss the mosaic of Oceanus. Combine it with a visit to the Sé nearby.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museu Municipal de Faro
What is the most famous piece in the Museu Municipal de Faro?
The Roman mosaic of the god Oceanus, found in the city.
Where is the museum housed?
In the former Convento de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, from the 16th century, inside the Cidade Velha.
What was Ossónoba?
The Roman name of the city where Faro now stands.