Church of Mercy (Igreja da Misericórdia)
One of the most valuable Renaissance monuments in the Algarve
Built in the 16th century by master mason André Pilarte, the Church of Mercy is considered one of the finest works of the Algarvian Renaissance. The main portico is opened by a round arch surmounted by the image of Our Lady of Mercy, flanked by the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul and the royal and city coat of arms. Inside there are three 18th-century altarpieces.
Of particular note are the azulejo tile panels depicting the fourteen “Works of Mercy” and scenes from the life of Christ.
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Cultural HeritagePraça da República square
One of the most emblematic places in the city of Tavira, with its origins dating back to the expansion of the town beyond its old quarters and into new areas along the right bank of the Gilão river
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Cultural HeritageIslamic Museum Centre
Houses a vast archaeological collection, including architectural items and various ceramic pieces from the Islamic period