Church · 1355 tower; chapel 15th-16th c.

Hermitage of Santo António do Alto

Ermida de Santo António do Alto

Under Afonso IV a tower is built on the highest point to complete the city defences.

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A watchtower on the highest hill 1355

Under Afonso IV a tower is built on the highest point to complete the city defences.

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A house for the hermit 18th c.

The nave is enlarged and a house is added for the hermit who kept the chapel.

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Classified 2023

On 2 June the hermitage becomes a Monument of Public Interest.

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Hermitage of Santo António do Alto on the map of Faro