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Chapel of Bones (Capela de Ossos)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 7 attractions in Faro
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Attraction type: Religious site
Address: Largo do Carmo Faro
Portugal

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4 of 5 stars
Congers, New York
17 May 2009
1
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The sublime Chapel of the Bones in Faro is a spooky reminder of human mortality and the grotesque. An interesting concept, the bones of monks were exhumed from the on-site cemetery to make way for the construction of the cathedral in 1816. Worth the 1 or 2 Euro entry fee to see the space, albeit small (10'x20'?). Be careful not... more

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4 of 5 stars
Wiltshire
13 Oct 2008

A visit to the Chapel of Bones (Capela de Ossos) is a must. Standing amongst the Skulls and Bones of the Monks is a very moving and touching thing. I am very glad that my mother and I took the time to find the church whilst on holiday in Faro. The small payment required to enter the Chapel is well... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lisbon, Portugal
23 Nov 2004
34
people found this review helpful

The Capela dos Ossos (the chapel) in the Igreja do Carmo (the church). A door to the right of the alter leads to the sacristy where you can buy a ticket for the macabre and spooky Capela dos Ossos. It is a chapel decorated with the skeletal remains of 1,245 former monks. An inscription over the doorway translates to: "Stop... more

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Chapel of Bones (Capela de Ossos) Address

Largo do Carmo, Faro, Portugal