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Museu Municipal de Faro

posted by ptripp on 28 October 2010 at 15:56

Not a huge place but really interesting. The artefects are great and give a good history into the past of the region, particularly liked the mosaics as well as all the roman stuff. It's set in an old convent so the building are also a sight.

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Praca Afonso III, look for the statue with the huge crucifix!

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Faro museum  archaeology  history 

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Arco da Vila

posted by vlevett on 19 October 2010 at 12:16

This is a really amazing piece of renaissance styale architecture though it was built during the neo classical revival. You can see a statue of Thomas of Aquinas here too. Its definately a sight to see as it towers several storeys off the ground with ornate statues and grand classical decorations.

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North side of old town

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Faro architecture  history 

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Tavira

posted by yhahn on 19 October 2010 at 12:01

If you're staying in Faro for a while, take a day out to go and visit the quaint little town of Tavira which is located a short journey from Faro by an extremely old fashioned train. Once you arrive, climb the cobbled hill to the Moorish castle at the top which commands fantastic views over the surrounding countryside. If you walk out of town along the river, there are some really striking salt marshes.

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18 miles east of Faro

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Faro architecture  history  natural beauty 

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Faro Archaeological Museum

posted by DVC_Chris on 24 July 2009 at 00:54

Originally a church, and then a cork factory, the building that now houses the Faro Archeological Museum is almost 500 years old, and one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. The museum’s collection focuses primarily on the 16th and 17th century, but has information about the history for the entire area.

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00 351 289 803 604

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Faro faro  museum  history 

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