Capela dos Ossos

About

See a chapel built from the bones of over a thousand monks. Its walls serve as a stark reminder that life is fleeting.

Why go

• Fascinating and definitely unforgettable
• Makes you wanna just sit there for a moment and take it all in
• A reminder of the fleeting nature of life, faith, and human mortality

Must try

• Explore the Chapel of Bones
• Chapel built from human bones
• Chapel adorned with bones and skulls
• Ossuary with bones belonging to Carmelite monks
• Chapel made entirely out of human bones

Pro tips

• Entrance fee is €2 per person
• Takes around 10-20 mins to look around
• Explore the streets of Faro
• Visit the Faro Cathedral viewpoint
• Walk through the room with lifelike statues

Good to know

• Bring cash for the small entry fee
• Closed on sundays
• Pay €1 extra to use the bathroom

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Rating

4.3 / 5 (1642 reviews)

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