Municipal Museum

Municipal Museum

A visit to the Municipal Museum will give you an insight into the town’s Roman and Moorish history, a great deal of which is in evidence today. You’ll also get a sense of the scale of the Portuguese Empire, which spread worldwide, and find paintings by celebrated artist Carlos Porfirio, depicting local legends.
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Faro, The Algarve

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Cathedral of Faro

Cathedral of Faro

Faro, The Algarve

Like many of Faro’s churches, its Cathedral was built on the site of a Moorish mosque. It was completed in 1271 and can be found in the Old Town. A small entrance fee will get you access to the tower,...

0.1 Km to Municipal Museum - Map

Cidada Velha

Cidada Velha

Faro, The Algarve

Faro’s picturesque Old Town is well worth visiting: all narrow, cobbled streets, brightly painted doors and decorative tiles. The North African feel harks back to its Moorish days and Portugal’s rich cultural...

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Arco da Porta Nova

Arco da Porta Nova

Faro, The Algarve

Vila-Adentro, the oldest part of Faro’s old town, is enclosed within medieval walls and is accessed via three arches, one of which is called Arco da Porta Nova. It’s a small town gate that connects the city to...

0.1 Km to Municipal Museum - Map