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Sears Tower

posted by nwile on 19 October 2010 at 13:04

No one will know what you're talking about if you ask for directions to the Willis Tower. To Chicagoans it will always be the Sears tower despite the official name change... Not that you'd need directions though. This is the tallest building in the city and visible from miles around. It costs about $16 to go up the tower and you get some incredible views for this money. You can also venture out on the skydeck- a protruding glass walk way and not for vertigo suferers. Go up at dusk and see the city light up.

where, when, how, web
www.theskydeck.com/

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Chicago views  architecture 

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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.

where, when, how, web
North side of old town

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Faro architecture  history 

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Faro Harbour

posted by rsteele on 19 October 2010 at 12:06

The Faro Harbour adjoins a beautiful town square with some lovely mosaics. The harbour is small but feels really authentic with fisherman busily working. You can get boat tours from here to the Rio Formosa nature reserve where there are lots of species of indigenous birds.

where, when, how, web
Faro Harbour

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Faro natural beauty  architecture  restaurants 

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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.

where, when, how, web
18 miles east of Faro

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Faro architecture  history  natural beauty 

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Vila Adentro

posted by randerson on 19 October 2010 at 10:55

This is a really beautiful little old walled town and feels surprisingly un-touristy. There certainly aren't the hustlers, tourist shops and postcard vendors that you would expect from a quaint little old town. Enter through the Aro da Vila and head for the Praca Alfonso. It takes about 30 minutes to cover cross the old town but make sure you get a bit lost and also check ou the cathedral, monastery and Palacio Episcopal along the way.

where, when, how, web
near the marina

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Faro old town  architecture  walking 

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