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Things To Do: Faro Cathedral
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  • Written by HORSCHECK on Jul 22, 2006
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    • Faro's old town is dominated by the cathedral (Se Catedral). The original Gothic church was built in the 13th century, but severely damaged during the 1755 earthquake. Only the tower and and a doorway remained from that era.
    From the tower you can enjoy panoramic views of Faro and the coastline.

    Directions:
    Faro Cathedral is located at the Largo da Se, just in the heart of Faro's old town.

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    Things To Do: Carmo Church
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  • Written by HORSCHECK on Jul 22, 2006
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    • The Carmo Church (Igreja do Carmo) was built during the 18th century. From the outside the imposing facade and the twin bell-towers are most remarkable. The inside is dominated by Algarvean Baroque style decorations, religious statuary and paintings. Just next to the Church the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) can be found.

    Directions:
    The Carmo Church is situated at the spacious Largo do Carmo square in the Bairro Ribeirinho district of Faro.

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    Things To Do: Arco da Vila
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  • Written by HORSCHECK on Jul 22, 2006
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    • The Arco da Vila is a monumental arch which was designed by the Italian architect Francisco Xavier Fabri. The neo-classicism structure was inaugurated in 1812 on the site of the medieval archway which was destroyed during the 1755 earthquake.
    A statue of Thomas Aquinas who is the saint of Faro stands in a niche of the arch.

    Directions:
    The Arco da Vila is the northern arch in the old town walls and ramparts. It can be fround just at the southern end of the Manuel Bivar Park.

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    Things To Do: Walls and castle
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  • Written by HORSCHECK on Jul 22, 2006
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    • The history of Faro's ancient city walls date back to the late Roman period when they were raised by the Moorish prince Ben Bekr. The walls were severly damaged during an attack in the 16th century and later had to be rebuilt. They are home to two barbican towers and various arches.
    The medieval city fortification also includes a castle from the 17th century.

    Directions:
    The city walls surround the oldest part of Faro, which is situated near the sea.

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    Things To Do: Church of Sao Pedro
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  • Written by HORSCHECK on Jul 22, 2006
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    • The Church of Sao Pedro (Igreja de Sao Pedro) was built in the 16th century on the site of a 15th century mariners chapel. After the 1755 earthqauke it underwent extensive reconstructions. It is one of the many buildings in Faro where you can see storks nestling on the roof.

    Directions:
    The Church of Sao Pedro is located at the Largo de Sao Pedro (Bairro Ribeirinho district), just south of the Carmo Church.

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    margaretvn Sun Oct 18, 2009 15:45 UTC
     liked your page very much - we have still to go there...... nut we have plans to do that    		micas_pt Thu Jul 23, 2009 19:53 UTC
     Nice page. I must confess that you know Faro better than I, I've only strolled around the marina and the castle.
    LoriPori Mon May 11, 2009 13:57 UTC
     When we were in the Algarve we never did have a proper visit of Faro. It does have some very lovely churches. We do prefer the little towns along the coast.    		tiabunna Tue Apr 7, 2009 16:03 UTC
     Faro certainly has some interesting old churches and other buildings and isn't it fascinating that there are so many storks. It sounds as if visiting outside 'tourist hours' is the way to go. Enjoyable reading, Holger.
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